Tools we reach for.
The platforms we build on, the apps we connect, and the patterns we wire up.
Automation platforms
Zapier
Multi-step Zaps, paths, filters, and Formatter for the broadest connector library.
Make.com
Visual scenarios with routers, iterators, aggregators, and detailed error handlers.
n8n
Open-source, self-hostable workflows for teams that want full data control.
Pipedream
Code-first triggers and steps for developers who need real Node/Python.
Apps we connect (top picks)
Gmail
Email triggers, label rules, sentiment-aware routing.
Slack
Channel alerts, threaded handoffs, escalation paths.
Google Sheets
Source of truth + dead-letter inbox for unparseable runs.
HubSpot
CRM sync, deal-routing, owner-aware alerts.
Stripe
Charge events, dispute alerts, dunning recovery flows.
Shopify
Order, fulfillment, and refund pipelines.
Notion
Structured docs and lightweight databases for ops teams.
Airtable
Database-style records with rich field types and views.
Patterns we wire up
Filters + Paths
Branching logic so different inputs route to different actions.
Formatters
Date, currency, regex, and lookup table reshaping in flight.
Error handlers
Retry, backoff, dead-letter routing, Slack alerts on failure.
Iterators / Aggregators
Loop over arrays and roll multi-step output back into a single record.