The kit.
What I use to ship software without writing code, and what I use to think.
AI tools
- Claude CodeFor multi-file refactors and test-driven loops. The peer in the IDE.
- Claude (chat)For architecture conversations and writing. The peer in the meeting.
- CursorFor line-level work. Tab-completion that knows the codebase.
- AiderFor long-running agentic tasks. Spec, walk away, return to a PR.
Hardware
- MacBook Pro 16″ M3 MaxThe main machine. 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD.
- Apple Studio DisplayCalibrated to a slightly warm white point.
- Keychron Q1Hot-swap, browns. Quiet enough for the office.
- Logitech MX Master 3SThe only mouse that survives a year on my desk.
Software
- ObsidianFor notes. Linked, searchable, mine.
- 1PasswordFamily plan. Yubikey-backed.
- LinearFor project tracking on every CAIA and Stolution sprint.
- Cal.comSelf-hosted on stolution; embedded on this site.
Services
- CloudflareEverything-edge. DNS, tunnel, R2, Turnstile, Pages.
- GitHubSource of truth. Actions for CI.
- Anthropic APIThe reasoning substrate for everything I build.
- Resend + ListmonkTransactional + newsletter. The boring, durable choices.