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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

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Claude CodeAgents

Build and update software by talking through what you want.

CodexAgents

OpenAI's coding agent for CLI, IDE, and cloud.

ElevenLabsCreative

AI voice and music generation.

MidjourneyCreative

AI image generation with a distinctive style.

HyperFramesCreative

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

GhosttyWorkflow

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.