danestves
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Software I use daily

The tools I design, build and focus with, and recommend.

Design

  • Figma

    Design Tool

    Figma is a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool which is primarily web-based, with additional offline features enabled by desktop applications for macOS and Windows.

  • Framer

    Design Tool

    Framer is a design tool that allows you to create beautiful, responsive websites and apps.

Mobile

  • Expo

    App Platform

    Builds, signs and updates Outlayr and Vela for iOS and Android, with EAS in the cloud.

  • React Native

    Mobile Framework

    The UI of both apps, one TypeScript codebase for iPhone and Android.

  • Uniwind

    Styling

    Tailwind CSS classes in React Native. Both apps are styled with it.

  • RevenueCat

    Subscriptions

    In-app purchases and subscriptions for Outlayr and Vela, on both stores.

Backend

  • Convex

    Backend

    Database, server functions and realtime sync for both apps, all in TypeScript.

  • Better Auth

    Authentication

    Sign in with Apple and Google for Outlayr and Vela, running on Convex.

  • Drizzle ORM

    Database

    Typed queries and migrations for the SQLite database each app keeps on the phone.

  • PostHog

    Analytics

    Product analytics for both apps and their websites.

Web

  • React

    JavaScript Library

    React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It’s declarative, efficient, and extremely flexible.

  • TanStack Start

    Web Framework

    The full stack React framework behind the Outlayr website.

  • Astrojs

    Static Site Generator

    Astro powers the world's fastest websites, client-side web apps, dynamic API endpoints, and everything in-between.

  • Tailwind CSS

    CSS Framework

    A utility-first CSS framework packed with classes like flex, pt-4, text-center and rotate-90 that can be composed to build any design, directly in your markup.

  • Remix

    JavaScript Library

    Remix is a full stack web framework that lets you focus on the user interface and work with your data.

  • Nextjs

    JavaScript Library

    Next.js is a React framework for building server-side rendered (SSR), static, and hybrid web applications using React.

  • Laravel

    PHP Framework

    Laravel is a web application framework with expressive, elegant syntax. We’ve already laid the foundation, freeing you to create without sweating the small things.

Developer tools

  • Claude Code

    Coding Agent

    The agent I build with, in the terminal and inside T3 Code.

  • T3 Code

    Agent Workspace

    A desktop app for coding agents, with a thread and a worktree for each task.

  • Cursor

    Code Editor

    Built to make you extraordinarily productive, Cursor is the best way to code with AI.

  • Bun

    Runtime

    Runtime and package manager for Vela and this site.

  • pnpm

    Package Manager

    Package manager for the Outlayr monorepo.

  • Vite+

    Toolchain

    Dev server, builds, tests, linting and formatting in one tool, in both app repos.

  • Tailscale

    Network

    A private network between my Mac and the Linux server I develop on.

  • Laravel Herd

    Developer Tools

    One click PHP development environment. Zero dependencies. Zero headaches.

  • Tinkerwell

    Developer Tools

    Enjoy coding and debugging in an editor designed for fast feedback and quick iterations.

Productivity

  • Zen

    Browser

    Zen Browser is a free, open-source web browser, a fork of Mozilla Firefox, that prioritizes privacy, customizability, and a streamlined user experience.

  • Session

    Focus

    Session helps you focus and be more mindful by blocking distractions and tracking your progress

  • Raycast

    Productivity

    A collection of powerful productivity tools all within an extendable launcher. Fast, ergonomic and reliable.