Good software should give attention back. This shortlist favours focused products, clear defaults and workflows that hold up after the novelty wears off.
Linear
Issue tracking built for momentum
A fast, opinionated workspace for product and engineering teams that want less process around the work.
Cursor
An AI-first code editor
A code editor built around AI-assisted navigation, generation and refactoring for developers working in real repositories.
Raycast
A command centre for your Mac
A keyboard-first launcher that connects everyday actions, extensions and automation in one quick interface.
Supabase
An open-source backend platform
A developer platform combining Postgres, authentication, storage and server-side functions.
Framer
Design and publish responsive websites
A visual website builder that combines design freedom, responsive layout and production publishing.
Granola
Meeting notes without the meeting bot
An AI notepad that turns rough notes and meeting audio into a structured record you can actually use.
Obsidian
Local notes built on plain text
A private, extensible knowledge base built around local Markdown files and connected thinking.