Tools I use
to build ShirBuild.
Everything I actually use to design, build, ship, and run my apps. Some links are affiliate links — if you sign up through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only list tools I genuinely use.
Vercel
What I useWhere shirbuild.app lives. Zero-config deployments, instant previews, and the best Next.js experience. I push to GitHub and the site is live in 30 seconds.
Get it →Namecheap
What I useWhere I register all my domains including shirbuild.app. Transparent pricing, no renewal surprises, and a clean interface.
Get it →Flutter
What I useEvery ShirBuild mobile app is built with Flutter. One codebase for iOS and Android. Dart is fast to write and the hot reload makes iteration instant.
Visit →RevenueCat
RecommendedThe best way to manage in-app subscriptions and purchases across iOS and Android. Handles all the App Store and Google Play billing complexity so I can focus on the app.
Get it →Firebase
Analytics, crash reporting, and push notifications across all my apps. The free Spark plan covers everything I need for early-stage apps.
Visit →Next.js
What I useThe framework shirbuild.app is built on. App Router, server components, and static generation — everything a studio site needs.
Visit →TypeScript
Every project I start is TypeScript from day one. Catches bugs before they happen and makes the codebase readable six months later.
Visit →Resend
What I useHow contact@shirbuild.app works. Simple email API, great deliverability, and the cleanest developer experience I've found for transactional email.
Get it →VS Code
What I useMy main editor for everything web and TypeScript. The Flutter and Dart extensions make mobile development seamless.
Visit →GitHub
What I useEvery ShirBuild project lives on GitHub. Connected to Vercel for automatic deployments — push to main, site updates in 30 seconds.
Visit →Notion
Where I plan every app before building it. App specs, roadmaps, and privacy policy drafts all live here.
Visit →Claude
What I useMy primary AI assistant for writing, debugging, and thinking through problems. Built the entire shirbuild.app with Claude's help.
Visit →v0 by Vercel
For rapid UI prototyping when I need to explore a design direction fast. Generates usable React components from a description.
Visit →