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What I
build with.

last updated
May 8, 2026
based in
Colombo, Sri Lanka

A running inventory of the editor, terminal, hardware, and software I reach for when shipping work. Inspired by usesthis.com and uses.tech. Updated whenever I swap something in.

01editor

editor.

Where most of the day actually happens. Tabs over spaces, vim keybindings off, autosave on.

02terminal

terminal.

A fast shell with sensible defaults beats a fancy one with too many plugins.

  • iTerm2
    main terminal emulator
  • zsh
    default shell on macOS
  • Oh My Zsh
    with the agnoster theme
  • fzf
    fuzzy finder for files and history
  • bat
    cat with syntax highlighting
  • gh
    GitHub CLI for PRs and issues
03hardware

hardware.

The boring desk setup that holds everything together.

  • MacBook Pro (M-series)
    main machine
  • External display
    1440p — second screen for refs and docs
  • Mechanical keyboard
    tactile switches, ANSI layout
  • Wireless mouse
    ergonomic, two-button minimum
  • Over-ear headphones
    for focus and calls
04software

software.

Day-to-day apps outside the editor.

05dotfiles

dotfiles.

Configs and aliases that travel with me across machines.

Got a tool you swear by that I should try? I'm always open to a recommendation.

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