Last updated: 21 Feb 2026

This post is a living document - a personal note on what to install and use in my local machine (macOS with Apple silicon).

Version Managers

• fnm
• uv
• Jekyll

Terminal and CLI utilities

• homebrew
• iterm2
• zsh
• ohmyzsh, then activate git plugin
• nerdfonts

# nerdfont
brew tap homebrew/cask-fonts
brew install --cask font-jetbrains-mono-nerd-font

• jekyll
• hugo
• Other utilities:

# utilities
brew install wget
brew install tree

IDEs and Editors

• VS Code
• Sublime Text
• LazyVim
• Obsidian

Coding Assistant

• claude
• Kiro IDE, kiro-cli
• aicommit2

Chrome Extensions

• Readeck
• Linkding
• 1Password
• SimpleLogin
• Obsidian Web Clipper
• Video Speed Controller
• React Developer Tools

Misc

• Claude Desktop
• Alfred
• Spotify
• Cyberduck
• Bartender
• CleanShot X
• Docker Desktop
• 1Password, 1Password CLI
• Numi
• Amphetamine
• Rectangle
• VLC
• Elmedia Video Player

Archived

• nvm.
• pyenv.
• powerlevel10k
• JetBrains Toolbox
• WebStorm
• PyCharm
• iA Writer
• Zotero
• Arq
• iStat Menus
• Monitor Control
• Keymapp
• Shortcat
• Garmin Express
• Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Stock, Acrobat
• WebEx, Zoom, Teams
• Screenflow
• Balsamiq wireframes
• Sublime merge
• Project Plan 365