Hey devs 👋
I'm always on the lookout for tools that save time, improve code quality, and spark creativity — so I wanted to share some of my favorites. Whether you're building full-stack apps, automating workflows, or just trying to stay sane, here are 10 tech tools I personally use (and love).
1. Raycast – The Fastest Way to Do Anything on macOS
🧠 Productivity
Forget your dock. Raycast lets you launch apps, search files, run scripts, and even manage GitHub issues — all from a beautiful command bar.
🔗 https://raycast.com
2. Zed Editor – Blazing Fast, Multiplayer Code Editor
⚡ Speed + Collaboration
Think VS Code but faster, cleaner, and built with Rust. Real-time collaboration built in.
🔗 https://zed.dev
3. Astro – Build Faster Websites with Less JavaScript
🌐 Frontend Framework
Component-based like React, but ships near-zero JS. Perfect for blogs, docs, and fast websites.
🔗 https://astro.build
4. Tailscan – Inspect Tailwind Styles Visually
🎨 Design + Debugging
Right-click any element and get the full Tailwind class breakdown — plus suggestions and live editing!
🔗 https://tailscan.com
5. Whimsical – Think Visually (Wireframes, Flowcharts, Mind Maps)
🧩 Brainstorming & Planning
Figma meets whiteboard. I use this for project planning, architecture diagrams, and even blog outlines.
🔗 https://whimsical.com
6. Fig – Autocomplete Your Terminal
🖥️ CLI Enhancement
Works with your terminal to bring autocomplete, suggestions, and documentation right into your shell.
🔗 https://fig.io
⚠️ Note: As of 2025, it's being merged into Warp, another modern terminal.
7. Lo-fi Focus Music – Vibe While You Code
🎧 Mental Clarity
Coding isn’t only about tools — mindset matters. I use LoFi Girl or Endel for deep focus.
8. Cron – Next-Gen Calendar for Engineers
📅 Scheduling
Super fast, beautiful calendar that integrates perfectly with Google Calendar. Designed with devs in mind.
🔗 https://cron.com
9. Uizard – AI UI Design from Scribbles
🖌️ Rapid Prototyping
Draw a wireframe, upload a screenshot, or describe your UI — Uizard turns it into real components.
🔗 https://uizard.io
10. Stashpad – Your Developer Notepad
📓 Code Snippets + Notes
Local-first notes with keyboard-driven flow, markdown, and code snippet support. Like Notion, but faster and focused for devs.
🔗 https://stashpad.com
✨ Final Thoughts
Every dev’s workflow is unique — the key is finding tools that feel natural and empowering to you. Don’t get stuck in the loop of “too many tabs and too many tools” — pick the few that make you faster, calmer, and more creative.
If you liked this, let me know! I'd love to hear your favorite tools too 👇
What's one tool you can’t live without?
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