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The AI Starter Stack

The AI tools I use, plus when each one is worth reaching for.

The AI Starter Stack

14 tools

AgentsCreativeWorkflowKnowledgeBuilding
Claude iconClaudeAgents

AI for writing, research, analysis, and coding.

GPT iconGPTAgents

OpenAI's model family for writing, research, analysis, and coding.

ElevenLabs iconElevenLabsCreative

AI voice and music generation.

Midjourney iconMidjourneyCreative

AI image generation with a distinctive style.

HyperFrames iconHyperFramesCreative

HeyGen's open-source framework for building video in HTML with AI agents.

Ghostty iconGhosttyWorkflow

A fast, clean place to work with coding agents.

14 tools across 5 categories

There are hundreds of AI tools out there. This is the short, honest list of the ones I use, so you can skip the overwhelm and start.