The tools I use and recommend

General-purpose LLM API that powers most text-generation automations.

Strong reasoning and long-context model; good for analysis, summaries, and coding tasks.

AI search with citations; useful for research and competitive intel.

AI-native code editor built on VS Code; fastest way to write and refactor production code.

AI-assisted terminal for developers and DevOps workflows.

Generate UI components from prompts; useful for rapid prototyping.

React framework for production apps; Cierto's default web stack.

Hosting, edge functions, and deployment for Next.js apps.

Open-source Firebase alternative: Postgres, auth, storage, and edge functions.

Edge SQLite database; good for fast, cheap, globally distributed apps.

Utility-first CSS framework for fast, consistent UI.

Tailwind component library that ships clean, accessible UI patterns.

Source control, CI/CD, and collaboration platform.

Open-source workflow automation with a visual editor and self-host option.

Visual integration platform with more control than Zapier for complex workflows.

Mainstream automation tool with the largest app directory.

Code-first automation for developers who need custom logic.

Advertising and performance data for Facebook and Instagram.

Search and display advertising platform.

SEO research, backlink analysis, and keyword tracking.

All-in-one SEO and competitive research suite.

Audience research: where your customers hang out and what they care about.

Full CRM and marketing automation for small-to-mid-sized teams.

Sales intelligence and outreach platform with contact data and sequencing.

Data enrichment and outbound workflow builder for modern sales teams.

Cold email platform built for scale and deliverability testing.

Inside sales CRM with built-in calling, emailing, and sequencing.

Docs, wikis, and lightweight databases in one workspace.

Relational database with a spreadsheet-like interface for ops workflows.

Docs with tables and automations for process-heavy teams.

Async video messaging for team updates and client communication.

Scheduling automation that removes back-and-forth for meetings.

Low-latency satellite internet for remote offices, field sites, and teams off the fiber grid.

Share passwords, API keys, and credentials with a one-time link that self-destructs after opening. Used when a client doesn't have a password manager yet.

Product analytics, feature flags, and session replay in one open-source platform.

Product analytics for tracking user behavior and funnel optimization.

Event-based analytics for product and growth teams.

Privacy-first, lightweight web analytics without cookie banners.

Free web analytics; standard but complex for small teams.

No-code site builder with CMS and clean design control.

Design-forward site builder with interactive components.

Open-source CMS and newsletter platform for independent publishers.

Newsletter platform with growth tools and monetization features.

Creator email platform with automation and commerce.

Simple newsletter and paid subscription publishing.

Newsletter-first platform with built-in growth and ad network.

Email-first platform for creators and automation.

Simple paid newsletter hosting.

Mainstream email marketing with broad integrations.