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Equipments I use (2026)

My daily drivers, equipments, technical preference and the tools I use to make my life bit easier

By Aditya Anil
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PUBLISHEDJan 23, 2026
MODIFIEDSep 10, 2026
READING TIME6 min read
INTELLECT INDEX (?)2 / 10
CONFIDENCE (?)10 / 10
PROGRESSIn Progress

This collection serves as a living blueprint of my current ecosystem—a rolling-release Arch Linux setup powered by Hyprland, an intricate web of productivity tools designed to minimize friction, and a terminal-centric workflow that keeps cognitive load manageable. From CLI-driven efficiency to expansive knowledge management, these are the instruments that power my daily output.

Software: Operating Systems

Choice of OS is a statement of intent regarding transparency, control, and modularity. My primary environment is Arch Linux, running the Omarchy distribution layer with the Hyprland Wayland compositor—providing a tiling window manager experience with modern Wayland protocol support.

  • Arch Linux (Omarchy): Rolling-release Arch-based distribution with Hyprland tiling Wayland compositor, btrfs snapshots via Snapper, and a minimalist, keyboard-driven workflow.

Desktop Environment & Window Manager

The Hyprland compositor forms the backbone of my desktop experience, emphasizing keyboard-driven navigation and aesthetic tiling. The supporting toolchain handles everything from clipboard management to display calibration.

  • Hyprland: Dynamic tiling Wayland compositor with animations, blur, and rule-based window management.
  • Foot: Lightweight, fast Wayland terminal emulator—the default for Omarchy.
  • Kitty: GPU-accelerated terminal emulator with ligature support and image rendering.
  • Waybar: Highly customizable Wayland status bar for Hyprland.
  • Gammastep: Day/night screen color temperature adjuster for eye comfort.
  • Espanso: Cross-platform text snippet expander that replaces keywords with long-form templates or signatures.
  • Fcitx5: Input method framework for multilingual typing support.
  • Tailscale: Mesh VPN built on WireGuard for secure, zero-config remote access.
  • Cloudflare WARP: Secure internet access on unsecured networks.
  • UFW: Uncomplicated Firewall for simplified iptables management.

Productivity Tools

Efficiency is driven by a stack that emphasizes “Second Brain” methodologies and rapid information retrieval. These tools handle the heavy lifting of organization, allowing me to focus on synthesis and creation rather than administrative overhead.

  • Obsidian: My primary knowledge base; uses Markdown for linked notes and graphing connections.
  • Anki: Open-source flashcard app using spaced repetition for efficient memorization.
  • Sioyek: PDF viewer optimized for research papers, featuring smart jumps to figures and TOCs.
  • Zotero: Reference management for collecting, organizing, and citing research sources.
  • Localsend: Cross-platform file sharing over local network—no internet required.
  • Tesseract: Open-source OCR engine for extracting text from images and scanned documents.

Web Browsers

The browser is the most-used gateway to the world, so I employ a multi-browser strategy to balance speed, privacy, and extension support depending on the task at hand.

  • Chromium: Open-source browser with full extension support and developer tools.
  • Zen Browser: Privacy-focused, Firefox-based browser with a clean UI and built-in protections.

Editors & IDEs

Where the actual work happens. My editing philosophy favors keyboard-driven workflows and lightweight, extensible interfaces that get out of the way of the code and the prose.

  • Neovim (LazyVim): Advanced terminal-based editor configured with LazyVim for a sleek, modal coding experience.
  • Cursor: AI-native code editor built on VSCode’s foundation with integrated LLM assistance.
  • Inkscape: Professional vector graphics editor for illustrations and SVGs.
  • Xournal++: Handwriting note-taking app with stylus support and PDF annotation.
  • Pinta: Open-source image editing tool inspired by Paint.NET, with layers and effects.
  • LibreOffice: Comprehensive open-source office suite for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Programming & CLI

Command-line utilities and versatile languages provide the logic behind my automation. This stack is selected for its longevity, community support, and the ability to transform raw data into actionable insights.

  • Git: Distributed version control for tracking code changes.
  • Python: Versatile language for automation, data science, and AI.
  • NodeJS: JavaScript runtime for server-side development.
  • Deno: Secure JavaScript/TypeScript runtime with built-in tooling.
  • Ruby: Dynamic language for scripting and web development.
  • Lua: Lightweight scripting language, often used for configuring Neovim.
  • R: Statistical computing and graphics.
  • Pandoc: The “universal document converter” for Markdown, PDF, and more.
  • Docker: Container platform for isolated development environments and deployment.
  • LazyGit: Terminal UI for git workflows—interactive staging, committing, and rebasing.
  • LazyDocker: Terminal UI for Docker container and service management.
  • JupyterLab: Web-based interactive development environment for notebooks and code.
  • Ollama: Local LLM runner for running open-source AI models on my machine.

CLI Power Tools

Modern replacements for classic Unix utilities, optimized for speed and usability.

  • bat: A cat clone with syntax highlighting and git integration.
  • eza: A modern, feature-rich replacement for ls with colors and icons.
  • fd: A fast, user-friendly alternative to find.
  • fzf: Fuzzy finder for filtering files, history, and more.
  • ripgrep: Blazingly fast recursive grep, a replacement for grep.
  • zoxide: Smarter cd command that learns your habits.
  • tmux: Terminal multiplexer for persistent sessions and split panes.
  • yazi: Blazing fast terminal file manager written in Rust.
  • btop: Modern resource monitor with a polished TUI.
  • jq: Lightweight command-line JSON processor.
  • Starship: Cross-shell prompt customized for speed and context.

Media & Entertainment

Beyond the technical, these tools manage my digital lifestyle—providing the soundtrack for focus sessions, video production capabilities, and secure communication.

  • MPV: Minimalist, powerful media player with scriptable functionality.
  • yt-dlp: Command-line tool for downloading video and audio from YouTube and other sites.
  • OBS Studio: Professional screen recording and live streaming software.
  • GPU Screen Recorder: Lightweight, GPU-accelerated screen recorder for quick captures.
  • Kdenlive: Non-linear video editor for cutting, splicing, and rendering video projects.
  • Thunderbird: Open-source email client with calendar and contact management.

Mobile Apps

My mobile environment is an extension of my desktop, focusing on “capture and consume” workflows. These apps turn my phone into a productivity terminal for habit tracking, rapid learning, and AI-assisted brainstorming.

Focus & Organization

Strategies for time-blocking and maintaining deep work habits while on the move.

  • Focus To-Do / Productivity Timer: Pomodoro-style timers for deep work sessions.
  • Stay Focused: App/site blocker to manage screen time limits.
  • TickTick: Task management with reminders and calendar sync.

Knowledge & Reading

Maintaining a consistent flow of information and long-term retention.

  • Zettle Notes: Markdown notes based on the Zettelkasten method.
  • AnkiDroid: Mobile client for flashcard reviews on the go.
  • Moon+ Reader Pro: Feature-rich E-book reader with sync support.
  • Pocket: Read-it-later app for web articles.
  • Wikipedia: Mobile access to the global encyclopedia.

Tools & AI

Leveraging Large Language Models and utility apps for instant problem-solving.

  • Opencode: Harness for agentic AI tasks.
  • Otter: AI-powered transcription for meetings.
  • Adobe Scan: Turns physical photos/documents into PDFs.
  • Flexcil: High-end PDF reader and note-taking with gesture support.

Creative & Misc

Utilities for communication, security, and cognitive leisure.

  • Picsart / HD Camera: Photo editing and enhanced mobile photography.
  • Telegram X / Signal: Secure and experimental communication.
  • Alarmy: The “loud” alarm clock that requires missions to turn off.

Media & Reference

Beyond the technical, these services manage my digital lifestyle—providing the soundtrack for my focus sessions, spiritual grounding, and secure access to my personal data.

  • Spotify: Music and podcast streaming.
  • Bible: Scripture reading and study tools.
  • DNB Training App: For practising dual n-back exercises to improve working memory and fluid intelligence.
  • Turbo VPN: Secure internet access on unsecured networks.

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