# My Developer Toolbox 🧰
A "uses" page is a place to share information showcasing developer setups, equipment, software, and configurations. After checking out some cool setups on Wes Bos' [uses.tech](https://uses.tech/) site, I was inspired to create a "uses" page of my own and provide a glimpse into my developer toolbox.
> This blog post will be a snapshot in time of what I use. To view a continually updated list, reference my official "uses" page at https://alyssaholland.com/uses.
*Note: A small subset of the links provided are affiliate links.*
## IDE's and Editors 👩🏽💻
- **[Webstorm](https://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/)** - My primary editor for work or more complex projects
- **[VSCode](https://code.visualstudio.com/)**
- **[Brackets](https://brackets.io/)** - Simple text editor for viewing individual files.
- **[RunJS](https://runjs.app/)** - JavaScript playground for your desktop
## Terminal and CLI Tools 🛠️
- **[iTerm2](https://iterm2.com/)**
- **[Cobalt2 theme by Wes Bos](https://github.com/wesbos/Cobalt2-iterm)** - Terminal theme of choice
- **[Oh My Zsh](https://ohmyz.sh/)** - a framework for managing zsh configurations.
- **[zsh-syntax-highlighting](https://github.com/zsh-users/zsh-syntax-highlighting)**- Adds syntax highlighting when typing terminal commands
- **[bat](https://github.com/sharkdp/bat)** - A much better `cat` with syntax highlighting
- **[git-delta](https://github.com/dandavison/delta)** - A better `git diff` output.
- **[Homebrew](https://brew.sh/)** 🍺 - The Missing Package Manager for macOS
- **[Fig](https://fig.io/)** - Autocomplete for the command line
## Services 💳
- **[Mailbrew](https://mailbrew.com/?aff=Aholland)** ☕ - Personal content digest. Helps reduce FOMO and keeps me up-to-date on the latest and greatest.
- **[Plausible](https://plausible.io/)** 📊 - Simple and privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative
- **[Spotify Premium](https://www.spotify.com/premium/)** 🎵 - So I can listen to my sweet tunes, uninterrupted.
- **[Basin](https://usebasin.com/?via=aholland)** - Form backend service that makes wiring up forms on the front-end a breeze.
## Home Office 🏡
- **[LG 38-inch UltraWide Curved WQHD Monitor](https://amzn.to/3R9x2eM)** 🖥 - The original model I bought seems to be discontinued so the link provided is to a similar model.
- **[Uplift L-shaped Standing Desk](https://amzn.to/3LVpgUV)** (Bamboo top)
- **[Das Model S Mechanical Keyboard](https://amzn.to/3BK0dz7)** ⌨️
- **[Laptop Stand](https://amzn.to/3UvQlSp)**
- **[Logitech M720 Triathlon Mouse](https://amzn.to/3r5rpUf)**
- **[CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 Dock](https://amzn.to/3xPJ2v0)**
- **[Apple AirPods](https://amzn.to/3r6wJXk)**
- **[Bose QuietComfort 35](https://amzn.to/3ffc54H)** 🎧 - Noise Cancelling, Over-ear Headphones
- **[Remarkable 2](https://remarkable.com/)** - E-ink tablet that feels like writing on paper. I store all my handwritten notes here and love the tactile nature of it.
## Productivity Tools ✔️
- **[Alfred](https://www.alfredapp.com/)** 🎩
- **[Session](https://www.stayinsession.com/)** - Pomodoro Focus Timer
- **[Things 3](https://culturedcode.com/things/)** - My task manager of choice ✅
- **[Pandan](https://sindresorhus.com/pandan)** - Time awareness in your menubar ⏳
## Desktop Apps 🖥️
- **[Notion](https://www.notion.so/product)**
- **[Flycut](https://github.com/TermiT/Flycut)** - Clipboard manager
- **[Itsycal](https://www.mowglii.com/itsycal/)** 📆 - Tiny menu bar calendar
- **[Typora](https://typora.io/)** - A minimal Markdown editor and reader.
- **[Rocket](https://matthewpalmer.net/rocket/)** 🚀 - Emoji picker with Slack-style shortcuts
- **[Figma](https://www.figma.com/)**
- **[Spark](https://sparkmailapp.com/)** 📧 - Email client
- **[Zappy](https://zapier.com/zappy)** - For recoding gifs and screenshots
- **[Eagle](https://eagle.cool/)** - A way to collect, search and organize design files all in one place.
- **[PixelSnap 2](https://getpixelsnap.com/)** - I use this tool when implementing designs for pixel-perfect accuracy.
- **[Magnet](https://magnet.crowdcafe.com/)** - Move and resize windows on macOS with keyboard shortcuts.
- I use [Rectangle](https://github.com/rxhanson/Rectangle), an open-source alternative, on my work computer.
## Browser Extensions 🌐
- **[Momentum](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/momentum/laookkfknpbbblfpciffpaejjkokdgca)** - Daily inspirational photo and quote
- **[Workona Tab Manager](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/workona-tab-manager/ailcmbgekjpnablpdkmaaccecekgdhlh)** - Helps me wrangle the copious amounts of tabs I inevitably have open.
- **[JSON Formatter](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/json-formatter/bcjindcccaagfpapjjmafapmmgkkhgoa)**
- **[Save to Pocket](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/save-to-pocket/niloccemoadcdkdjlinkgdfekeahmflj)** - "Read it later" tool
- **[Atom File Icons Web](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/atom-file-icons-web/pljfkbaipkidhmaljaaakibigbcmmpnc)**
- **[axe DevTools](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/axe-devtools-web-accessib/lhdoppojpmngadmnindnejefpokejbdd)** - Web Accessibility Testing
- **[Adblock Plus](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-plus-free-ad-bloc/cfhdojbkjhnklbpkdaibdccddilifddb)**
- **[Eagle for Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/eagle-for-chrome/lieogkinebikhdchceieedcigeafdkid)**
- **[Grammarly](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/grammarly-grammar-checker/kbfnbcaeplbcioakkpcpgfkobkghlhen)**
- **[Material DevTools Theme Collection](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/material-devtools-theme-c/jmefikbdhgocdjeejjnnepgnfkkbpgjo)**
- **[Notion Web Clipper](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/notion-web-clipper/knheggckgoiihginacbkhaalnibhilkk)**
- **[React Developer Tools](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/react-developer-tools/fmkadmapgofadopljbjfkapdkoienihi)**
- **[Wappalyzer](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wappalyzer-technology-pro/gppongmhjkpfnbhagpmjfkannfbllamg)** - Technology profiler that shows you what websites are built with.
## El Fin 👋🏽
If you use some of the same items on this list or want to share your own "uses" page, feel free to leave a comment and let me know.
As always, thank you for reading, and happy coding!