# Uses

### 💻 Hardware

* **Laptop:** Apple MacBook Pro (M4 Pro, 48 GB RAM)
* **Display:** DELL S2722QC 27" 4K Monitor
* **Keyboard:** Logitech Ergo K860 (ergonomic split keyboard)
* **Mouse:** Logitech MX Master 3S
* **Audio:** AirPods Pro

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### 🛠️ Software

#### Development

* **VS Code:** Main code editor
* **iTerm2:** Advanced terminal for macOS
* **GitHub Copilot:** AI-powered coding tool
* **Claude Code:**  AI-powered coding tool by anthropic
* **Codex:**  AI-powered coding tool by openAI
* **OpenAI & Anthropic Playgrounds:** AI chat + testing LLM prompts and ideas
* **Oh My Zsh:** Feature-rich Zsh shell config framework

#### From [Setapp](https://setapp.com/) which is a subscription-based software catalog

* **TypingMind:** AI chat and prompt organizer
* **CleanShot X:** Powerful screenshot & screen recording
* **TextSniper:** Instantly copy text from any image or video
* **Paste:** Clipboard manager with history
* **Paletro:** Universal command palette for macOS
* **CleanMyMac:** Mac cleaning/maintenance utility
* **DevUtils:** Utilities for formatting, debugging, and conversion — JSON, JWT, Base64, regex, UUID, UNIX time; all local no cloud required

#### Automation & Customization

* **ScriptKit:** Automate anything with JavaScript scripts
* **Keyboard Maestro:** Mac automation and workflows
* **Karabiner:** Deep keyboard remapping/customization for Mac

#### Notes, Security, & Web

* **Obsidian:** Markdown-based knowledge and note management
* **Screen Studio:** Polished screen recorder/editor — auto-zoom/pan, cursor and click highlights and clean MP4/GIF exports
* **GitBook:** Platform for creating and hosting documentation; \
  also used to manage my own website at [www.taraskliushta.dev](https://www.taraskliushta.dev)
* **1Password:** Secure password manager and vault
* **Google Chrome:** Main browser
* **Vimium:** Chrome extension for keyboard-driven navigation

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### 📝 Workflow Highlights

* Screenshots and quick GIF demos are handled by CleanShot X.
* AI tools (TypingMind, Claude, Copilot, playgrounds) are integrated into writing, coding, and research workflows.
* Keyboard Maestro + Karabiner + ScriptKit = super-charged, ergonomic keyboard shortcuts everywhere.
* Clipboard history and search (Paste) saves time every day.
* Coding, scripting, and notes all stay in sync between VS Code, iTerm2, and Obsidian.