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What I use.

I use Linux, work with AI, and run a fair bit of my own software. Here’s the setup, grouped by what I use it for.

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01

Using AI

Coding agents, desktop apps and local models. The labels show where I use each one.

  • IDE
    Antigravity

    An AI coding environment in my setup.

  • Terminal
    Codex

    A coding agent I use from the terminal.

  • Terminal
    Claude Code

    Another part of my coding workflow, alongside Codex.

  • Desktop app
    ChatGPT

    I use the desktop app as well as the coding tools.

  • Desktop app
    Claude Desktop

    The desktop app, separate from Claude Code in the terminal.

  • Web app
    Gemini

    Part of my AI setup, with Google AI Pro.

  • Web app
    NotebookLM

    For working through source material.

  • Local runtime
    Ollama

    Runs models locally on the desktop.

  • Workflow
    gstack

    For product, design, engineering, and QA reviews. I use the different review perspectives when a decision needs scrutiny.

  • Workflow
    Superpowers

    For the implementation process: planning, tests, code review, and finishing a change.

  • Workflow
    GSD

    For larger projects where the plan and context need to survive more than one session.

02

At my desk

The computer, camera and audio kit I work with.

03

Everyday kit

The kit that comes with me.

04

Building & writing

Editors, notes and the small tools that keep work moving between machines.

  • IDE
    VS Code

    One of my development editors, including on the Asahi MacBook.

  • Terminal
    Ghostty

    My terminal, with JetBrains Mono and a Gruvbox theme.

  • Terminal
    Oh My Zsh

    Manages my Zsh plugins. The desktop setup uses Powerlevel10k, fuzzy completion, history suggestions, and syntax highlighting.

  • Local runtime
    Podman

    Runs local containers. I use Podman Desktop when I need a graphical view of them.

  • Local runtime
    Distrobox

    Keeps a Fedora development environment alongside the desktop system.

  • Desktop app
    Obsidian

    My notes and runbooks live here, including the records I used to put this page together.

  • Self-hosted
    Penpot

    Self-hosted design and prototyping.

  • Desktop app
    CopyQ

    Replaced Klipper for clipboard history and pinned snippets. A shortcut sends useful text straight to my Obsidian inbox.

  • Desktop app
    Vicinae

    The launcher I use for apps and small commands, including opening the vault.

  • Desktop app
    Floorp

    My main browser on the Asahi MacBook, and also installed on the Steam Deck.

  • Desktop app
    KDE Connect

    Shares files, clipboard content, and notifications between the phone and desktop.

  • Local runtime
    Syncthing

    Moves my vault between machines, with Home Assistant Green as the always-on hub.

05

Running the house

Home automation, networking and the services I host myself.

  • Home Assistant Green

    Runs the smart-home hub and my dashboards on its own box, separate from the desktop.

  • MikroTik RB5009

    My router. It now also runs the primary DNS service and a Caddy container.

  • UniFi U7 Pro

    Provides the Wi-Fi, with its controller on Home Assistant Green.

  • Self-hosted
    Technitium DNS Server

    Replaced AdGuard Home for DNS and filtering. The primary runs on the router, with a second instance on Home Assistant Green.

  • Self-hosted
    Caddy

    Handles reverse proxies. Routes for the migrated home services run on the router; desktop-hosted services still use the desktop.

  • Service
    Tailscale

    For reaching my own services when I am away from home.

  • Self-hosted
    n8n

    For workflow automation between tools and services.

06

Off the clock

Games, music and something to watch.

  • Steam Deck

    For games, with SteamOS and a KDE desktop underneath. I also have Nuvio, Floorp, and Ghostty on it.

  • Desktop app
    Nuvio

    Part of my media setup on the MacBook and Steam Deck.

  • Self-hosted
    Audiobookshelf

    My self-hosted audiobook library, running on Home Assistant Green.

  • Self-hosted
    Music Assistant

    Runs alongside Home Assistant for music across the house.

  • NVIDIA Shield Pro

    The media box in the living room.

07

Subscriptions & services

The paid plans and services I use. Tools and billing stay separate here.

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