These are the apps I rely on daily. I try to keep my setup lean — every app here earns its place by making my work noticeably better.
My primary code editor. Lightweight, extensible, and has everything I need for day-to-day frontend work. I keep extensions minimal and rely on the built-in terminal heavily.
The best database GUI I've used on macOS. Clean interface, fast, and supports multiple database types — MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and more. I use it to inspect and manage databases during development.
My go-to for testing and documenting REST APIs. Organizing requests into collections and using environments for different stages (local, staging, production) keeps my API work clean.
A one-click local PHP and Laravel development environment for macOS. No more Valet or Homestead configuration — Herd just works out of the box and keeps everything fast and native.
My design tool of choice. I use it for UI design, wireframing, and prototyping. The collaboration features are hard to beat, and being browser-based means I can access my work from anywhere.
A supercharged Spotlight replacement. I use it as a launcher, clipboard manager, snippet tool, and window manager all in one. The extension ecosystem is huge, and it's customizable enough to fit any workflow.
A smart email client that prioritizes what matters and buries the rest. The team collaboration features are great, and the snooze and send-later functions keep my inbox from being a distraction.
A browser extension that keeps me grounded — literally. It adds a bit of levity to the browsing experience on days when I need a break from staring at code.