Uses
Inspired by uses.tech, here’s what I use day to day.
Editor & Terminal
- Visual Studio Code Insiders: My primary editor for everything
- GitHub Copilot: AI pair programmer built into VS Code that I use extensively
- GitHub Copilot CLI: AI assistance directly in the terminal for command suggestions and explanations
- Ghostty: A fast, native terminal emulator
- Zsh with Starship: Cross-shell prompt that’s fast and customisable
- Monaspace Neon: My go-to monospace font across editor and terminal
Development
- Hugo: Static site generator (powers this site!)
- Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework
- Primer: GitHub’s design system for UI components and styling
- GitHub Pages: Hosting for this site
- GitHub Actions: CI/CD pipelines and automation
- GitHub Codespaces: Cloud dev environments
- Playwright: End-to-end testing
- Node.js: JavaScript runtime
- Go: For CLI tools and Hugo development
- Docker: Containerised development and testing
- GitHub CLI: Managing repos, PRs, issues, and workflows from the terminal
AI & MCP
- GitHub Copilot: Code completions, chat, agent mode, and coding agent across VS Code and the CLI
- GitHub MCP Server: Connecting AI tools to GitHub via the Model Context Protocol
Apps & Productivity
- GitHub: Source control, project management, and you know, just generally everything
- Keyboard Maestro: macOS automation and macros
- BetterDisplay: Display management and configuration
Content Creation & Streaming
- Screen Studio: Polished screen recordings and demos
- Elgato Stream Deck: Scene switching and shortcuts for streaming
- Elgato Camera Hub: Webcam configuration
- RODE Central: Microphone configuration
Hardware
- MacBook Pro 14" (M1 Max, 64 GB RAM): Daily driver
- Elgato Stream Deck: For streamlining streaming and day-to-day workflows
- Sony A6400: Main camera for streaming and content creation
- Elgato Cam Link 4K: Connects my Sony A6400
- Shure SM7B: My microphone for streaming and recording
- Rodecaster Pro II: Audio interface and mixer for streaming and recording
This Site
This site is built with Hugo, styled with Tailwind CSS, and hosted on GitHub Pages.