My Daily Apps

30 items · Updated July 14, 2026

These are the apps I use regularly for coding, productivity, communication, note-taking, and everyday work.

Six daily digital tools arranged along a calm sunrise-to-moon workflow arc Six daily digital tools arranged along a calm sunrise-to-moon workflow arc

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  1. 1Password

    Security

    Nothing else has worked as well for me. I love having passwords and authentication codes in the same app, and the overall experience is extremely intuitive.

  2. Antigravity

    Editor

    One of my favorite editors.

  3. Claude

    AI

    I regularly use the desktop app for AI-assisted work, research, and writing.

  4. CleanMyMac

    Utility

    An important utility for keeping my Mac clean and managing unnecessary files. It is one of the best apps I have used for this purpose.

  5. Cursor

    Editor

    One of the best AI-powered code editors, although it can become quite expensive.

  6. Dataflare

    Database

    My database client for connecting to and managing PostgreSQL databases.

  7. Discord

    Communication

    Useful for communication and participating in different communities.

  8. f.lux

    Display

    Adjusts the color temperature of the screen and reduces blue light, especially at night. A must-have for me.

  9. FunKey

    Utility

    Adds mechanical keyboard sounds while typing. I occasionally use it when coding directly on my MacBook keyboard.

  10. GitKraken

    Developer tool

    My preferred application for visual Git and repository management.

  11. Goodnotes

    Notes

    One of the best apps for handwritten notes, especially when using an iPad and Apple Pencil.

  12. Google Chrome

    Browser

    I have tried Edge, Safari, Firefox, and Arc, but Chrome still works best for me.

  13. Irvue

    Personalization

    A useful app for automatically changing desktop wallpapers.

  14. Kindle

    Reading

    My primary app for reading ebooks.

  15. LocalCan

    Developer tool

    One of the best tools I have found for exposing local development endpoints.

  16. Lunar

    Display

    Helps manage brightness and display settings properly across a multi-monitor setup.

  17. Notion

    Notes

    One of my main tools for structured notes, documentation, and organizing information.

  18. Perplexity

    Research

    I use the desktop app as an AI-powered alternative to traditional Google searches.

  19. Raycast

    Productivity

    An essential part of my workflow on both macOS and Windows. I use it for launching apps, searching, running commands, and automating repetitive actions.

  20. Screen Studio

    Recording

    My preferred app for creating polished screen recordings.

  21. Slidepad

    Productivity

    A convenient sliding browser that gives me quick access to AI tools, LLM chats, and frequently used web apps.

  22. Spark

    Email

    My preferred email client on macOS. I especially like that my accounts and settings stay synchronized across all the devices where I use it.

  23. Telegram

    Communication

    Useful for Telegram bots, personal automations, and a few communities.

  24. TickTick

    Tasks

    My favorite task-management app. It is simple to use while still including a calendar, habits, Pomodoro timers, and other useful features.

  25. TRAE

    Editor

    Another AI-powered editor I use for coding.

  26. Unsplash Wallpapers

    Personalization

    Makes it easy to change wallpapers whenever I want something new.

  27. Visual Studio Code

    Editor

    A dependable and flexible editor that I continue to use for development.

  28. Windsurf

    Editor

    Another excellent AI-powered editor and one of my favorites.

  29. Wondershare Filmora

    Video

    A useful application for screen recording and video editing.

  30. Zed

    Editor

    A fast and lightweight editor that I have only recently started using.