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. The source code is available on GitHub.