- Tools that I use.
Curated list of tools, apps and services that I use everyday.
I regularly get asked about my favorite tools, apps and services. I've compiled a list of the ones I use everyday to make my life easier and productive.
Services
- Digital Ocean
My cloud hosting platform. Referral link
- Vercel
For deploying static sites.
- Plausible
Privacy-friendly web analytics.
- GitHub
Where I host my code.
- Namecheap
For buying domains.
- Porkbun
For buying domains.
Tech
- Laravel
My PHP framework for web development.
- Vue.js
For building user interfaces.
- Nuxt.js
For building Vue.js applications.
- Drizzle
My ORM for Node.js with type-safe DB access.
- TypeScript
Typed JavaScript that I use.
- PEST
My testing framework for Laravel.
- Tailwind CSS
For building custom designs quickly.
- Bootstrap
For developing responsive web projects.
Editors, IDEs & Terminal Emulators
- PhpStorm
My IDE for PHP development.
- WebStorm
My IDE for web development.
- PyCharm
My IDE for Python development.
- VS Code
My free, open-source code editor.
- Material Theme (Palenight)
My personal favorite theme for IDEs
- Kitty(previously used)
My personal favorite terminal emulator
- iTerm 2
My personal favorite terminal emulator
Databases
- PostgreSQL
My go-to object-relational database.
- MySQL
My widely used relational database.
- SQLite
My lightweight, serverless SQL database.
- MongoDB
My document-oriented NoSQL database.
- Redis
My in-memory data store for caching and more.
Chrome Extensions
- Vue Devtools
For debugging Vue.js apps.
- Secrets Password Manager
My secure password manager.
- uBlock Origin
My free ad blocker.
- Wappalyzer
Profiles web technologies.
- JSON Formatter
Formats JSON data.
- Fake Filler
Generates fake form data.
Desktop Apps
- Raycast
Best Productivity tool for developers on macOS. Iphone App Coming Soon.
- Arc Browser
A sleek, modern browser. Referral link
- Figma
For vector graphics and prototyping.
- Notion
My note-taking and organization app.
- Blender
My free 3D creation suite.
- Termius
My SSH and SFTP client.
- TinkerWell
For tinkering with Laravel apps.
- Bruno
A modern alternative to Postman.
- Spotify
My music streaming service.
- Ice
Menubar management for macOS.
- OnlySwitch
Open-Source All in one menubar utility app for macOS.
- Monitor Control
Controls monitor brightness on macOS.
- RunCat
The cat's running on mac menubar will tell you the CPU usage of your Mac.
- Herd
One click PHP development environment with zero dependencies.
- JetBrains Toolbox
Tools and utilities for JetBrains products.
- CleanShot X
Screenshot tool for macOS.
- Dato
Menubar calendar for macOS.
- TablePlus
Modern, native, and friendly GUI tool for relational databases
- Unclutter
Adds new space on macos to organize files, notes and clipboard data
- Amie
Create and manage notes quickly.
- FilmNoir
Track my favorite movies and series including trakt.
CLIs
Gadgets
- MacBook Pro (M3 Pro)
My primary development machine.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
My primary phone.
- Apple Watch Ultra 2
Not worth the price but I love it.
- AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
Wireless earbuds
- CIV Tester 84 Keyboard
Mechanical Keyboard with Akko Sakura Switches.
- Mi Desktop Monitor 27"
Budget friendly Full HD monitor
- Logitech Z313 Speaker System
Budget friendly speaker system
Newsletters
- Weekly Vue & Nuxt News
A weekly newsletter about Vue.js and Nuxt.js.
- Securing Laravel
The essential guide to secure Laravel applications.
- Ash Allen Newsletter
Laravel/PHP newsletter.
Podcasts
- The Laravel Podcast
A podcast about the Laravel framework.
- Laravel News Podcast
A podcast bringing you the latest news and insights from the Laravel community.
- Syntax.fm
A podcast about web development.