You want to start a podcast but don't know which microphone to choose, or you are a beginner web developer and wonder which IDE is best? Check this list of /uses pages that detail apps and gear used by professional web developers.
uses.tech (or the /uses list) is an open-source, community-driven aggregator that compiles and indexes the "/uses" pages of developers, designers, and creators from around the world.
The main features of this platform include:
Developer Setup Directory: It aggregates public pages detailing developers' physical gear, workspace setups, software, and configurations.
Granular Technology Tagging: Setups are indexed and searchable by programming languages, frameworks, operating systems, and specific software (such as JavaScript, React, Python, Docker, and VS Code).
Role & Specialty Categorization: It allows users to filter profiles by professional specialties, such as Frontend, Backend, DevOps, UX/UI, and Technical Writing.
Global Geographic Indexing: The index categorizes contributors by country, displaying active user numbers alongside national flags (e.g., 🇺🇸, 🇬🇧, 🇮🇳, 🇨🇦, 🇩🇪).
Platform & OS Statistics: It maintains statistics tracking the popularity of core platforms like Apple, iPhone, Android, Linux, and Windows among the listed developers.
Individual Profile Cards: Each contributor has a profile listing their location, a brief bio, their social media handles (such as Twitter/X or Mastodon), and a direct link to their personal "/uses" website.
Open Contribution Model: The platform is hosted on GitHub (github.com/wesbos/awesome-uses), allowing any developer to submit a pull request and add their own page to the list.
Modern Tech Stack: Created by Wes Bos, the website is built using the Remix framework and hosted on Netlify.