Qaynaq STUDIO ’26 / BAKU
Stack · The list, in the open

The tools we
actually use.

This page isn't marketing — it's the daily workflow, listed. AI use isn't hidden, and it isn't sold as a miracle. Each tool is here for a specific job. If something leaves the list, it means we stopped using it.

  1. G.01

    Writing and code

    • Cursor Primary editor Used alongside Claude Code and local LLMs
    • Claude Code Terminal AI agent Refactor, tests, documentation
    • Ghostty Terminal GPU-accelerated, local
    • zsh + Starship Shell prompt Quiet, fast
    • GitHub Version control Personal and partner repos
  2. G.02

    Design

    • Figma UI design and component library Auto-layout + variants
    • FigJam Visual decision points Workshops with partners
    • Affinity Designer Vector + brand Outside the Adobe stack
  3. G.03

    AI tooling

    • Claude Sonnet 4.6 Daily working model Code, synthesis, drafts
    • Claude Haiku 4.5 Fast extraction Audit pipeline and batch jobs
    • Claude Opus 4.7 Hard calls Architecture and strategic research
    • Anthropic Console Prompt testing and traces Cache and cost analytics
  4. G.04

    Hosting and engineering

    • Hetzner / private VPS Site hosting Baku or Frankfurt edge
    • nginx Static file server Caching, HSTS, CSP nonce
    • Docker + Compose Deploy GitHub Actions automation
    • Cloudflare DNS + CDN Only when the project requires it
  5. G.05

    Service and monitoring

    • Resend Transactional email Audit reports and system messages
    • Plausible Analytics Cookieless, GDPR-compliant
    • Supabase Storage (when audit is live) Postgres + Auth + Storage
    • Sentry Error monitoring Production only
  6. G.06

    Hardware and place

    • MacBook Pro M-series Primary workstation Local LLMs run here too
    • BENQ 27" 4K External monitor Render-accurate colour
    • Baku, Azerbaijan Physical location Meetings arranged when needed