What is Iusethis?
iusethis is an online service launched in 2018 that allows developers, designers, writers, and other tech professionals to publicly share what software, tools, services, and gear they use on a daily basis to get their work done. The goal of the platform is to give professionals visibility into the workflows and toolsets that others in their field rely on so they can discover new tools to try out.
On iusethis, users create profiles and can add entries for specific apps, services, hardware, editors, terminals and shells, and development tools that they use frequently. For each entry, they can provide a review and explanation of how that tool fits into their workflow. Other users can upvote and comment on entries to ask questions or provide their own feedback.
The service essentially aggregates the collective wisdom of its professional community to showcase the most popular and effective tools for various jobs and use cases. Some of the more popular tools shared on iusethis include Vim, 1Password, Notion, Figma, and Xcode. Beyond tool discovery, it fosters discussion and connections within the tech community.
While iusethis user profiles represent a curated set of daily tools for work, the service also allows you to add entries for other hobby activities like cooking, fitness, reading, and more. This provides a more holistic view into the lifestyles of fellow professionals.
The simple sharing and discovery format of iusethis has been described as a kind of social network for software and developers. With over 100,000 users as of 2022, it has proven to be a valuable knowledge base of the tools and services that technologists are using every day.