Tools
Tools I actually use, with the trade-offs I live with.
Tools: Astro
A calm, content-first framework for fast publishing.
Tools: AWS
A deep, flexible cloud platform with steep edges.
Tools: Azure
A policy-first cloud where identity and networking lead.
Tools: Git
The simplest way to keep experiments honest and reversible.
Tools: AI CLIs
Codex, Claude, Gemini, and Azure via terminal for power use.
Tools: Homebrew
A reliable package manager for the macOS toolchain.
Tools: macOS on Apple Silicon
The base platform that makes local models and dev tools feel fast.
Tools: macOS Terminal
The fastest path to repeatable workflows and local automation.
Tools: Ollama
Local models with a clean CLI and a stable runtime.
Tools: VS Code
A flexible editor that stays out of the way once it is tuned.