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🧵 My current AI dev stack - the 8 tools I use daily, plus 2 honorable mentions. Each tool serves a specific purpose in my workflow. Here's what they do and what they cost. 👇

1. Super Whisper 2 w/ Parakeet Model 🎤 Instant, accurate voice-to-text. I use it for: - Dictating plans to Cursor/Claude Code - Drafting emails/docs - Capturing thoughts on the fly - Who am I kidding? DICTATE ALL THE THINGS! The new Parakeet model is 🔥 Price: $9/month

2. Basic Memory 🧠 Open-source markdown + db system for capturing "memories" - Works with Cursor, Claude, any MCP-compatible tool - Version controllable (Git-friendly) - Human-readable context Price: Free

4. Claude Code 🤖 The current darling of agentic coding - Best-in-class tool-calling - Flat pricing for unlimited - Integrates with CUSTOM SCRIPTS ‼️ with sdk 😍 Price: $200/month

4. Warp Terminal 🚀 AI-enhanced terminal with useful features: - SPEED. Everything feels instant - Auto-completes commands - Generates complex commands from natural language - Smart history search - AI explanations for errors Price: Free (paid plans available for AI Agents)

6. Pieces App 📚 Tracks my work and creates a searchable local database: - Captures browser/code/chats int - Queryable through MCP in Cursor/Claude Code/Scripts - Built-in "What I'm working on summaries" so I don't get lost hoping between projects Price: $20/month (generous free tier)