Uses

A living document of the software and tools I rely on every day for productivity, development, and a smooth workflow.

💻 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 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

• 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.