Next.js 16
React framework with App Router.
Uses
The tools behind the work.
Hardware, software, services, and creative tools I use for professional impact, technology, homelab work, DIY, music, and play. Inspired by uses.tech-style pages.
Tech Stack (This Site)
The stack behind this portfolio rebuild.
Tailwind CSS v4
Utility-first styling with token-driven brand colours.
TypeScript
Type safety across components, content helpers, and config.
MDX
Migrated blog posts and future long-form pages.
Cloudflare
Target hosting platform via OpenNext and Wrangler.
Dev And AI Tools
Tools that help me build, reason, and move faster.
Cursor
AI-first editor for rapid prototyping and codebase work.
Claude
Planning, writing, technical debugging, and workflow design.
Git
Version control and the backbone of my build workflows.
GitLab CI/CD
Pipelines for homelab and infrastructure automation.
Homelab And Automation
The practical infrastructure playground.
Proxmox
Virtualisation platform for the home lab.
Terraform / OpenTofu
Infrastructure provisioning and repeatable environments.
Ansible
Configuration management and server setup.
Home Assistant
Home automation and useful local integrations.
Splunk
Logs, observability, and experiments with MCP access.
Music
The creative outlet and energy source.
DJ Riles
Mixes, sets, and the emotional side of creating with music.
YouTube
Publishing and sharing DJ content.
Mixcloud
Long-form mixes and music archive.
Music gear
Add decks, controller, headphones, and audio setup here.
DIY And Making
Hands-on tools and projects still to be documented.
Workshop tools
Add the tools you reach for most often.
Build materials
Add preferred materials, finishes, and suppliers.
Project photos
Use this as a future index for DIY build logs.