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Building the ecosystem.
One tool at a time.

Developer • Systems Architect • Local‑First Engineer

I'm ZFordDev. I design and build a growing ecosystem of local‑first tools — from desktop apps to CLI utilities and analytics systems. Rust and JavaScript power the stack; clarity and reliability shape the philosophy.

Core Principles

Everything I build follows a simple philosophy: local‑first, minimal, reliable, and designed to last.

Local‑First by Default

Software should run on your machine, not someone else’s. Privacy, speed, and reliability start with keeping data local.

Minimal, Composable Systems

Small, focused components scale better than monoliths. I build tools that can be extended, swapped, or rebuilt without friction.

Performance Without Complexity

Rust, JS, and clean architecture — fast tools without unnecessary layers. Efficiency should feel natural, not engineered.

Ecosystem

A growing suite of local‑first tools, apps, and systems. Explore the full ecosystem from the navigation above.