# Tools & stack - what I actually use

> The hosting, WordPress, SEO, performance, and development tools I use on client work and my own products - kept current, not a wishlist.

Source: https://larsik.com/tools/

Current stack

# Tools & resources

A living list of the tools and products I actually use in client work and my own products. Last updated: June 2026.

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## WP Security Ninja

My own WordPress security plugin with firewall, malware scanner, login protection, and scheduled scans.

Security](https://wpsecurityninja.com/)[

## SEO Booster

My WordPress plugin that brings real-time Google Search Console insights into the post editor.

SEO](https://seoboosterpro.com/)[

## SEO Perception

My SaaS that turns Search Console, crawl, and on-page data into a prioritized list of SEO fixes, with AI/LLM readiness checks.

SEO](https://seoperception.com/)[

## Clever Plugins

My plugin company since 2008, home of SEO Booster and Delete Duplicate Posts.

Development](https://cleverplugins.com/)[

## Grumpy AI Gate

My WordPress plugin to observe and optionally block outbound AI client traffic, logged locally with no telemetry.

AI](https://wordpress.org/plugins/grumpy-ai-gate/)[

## Astro

The static-first framework this very site is built with: fast by default, minimal JavaScript.

Development](https://astro.build/)[

## Tailwind CSS

Utility-first CSS, locally compiled, used for the design system on this site.

Development](https://tailwindcss.com/)[

## Google Search Console

The source of real search data behind my SEO work and my SEO tools.

SEO](https://search.google.com/search-console/about)[

## PageSpeed Insights

Google's tool for measuring Core Web Vitals, what I optimize against on performance projects.

Performance](https://pagespeed.web.dev/)[

## WordPress

My main platform since 2008, for client builds, WooCommerce stores, and my own products.

Development](https://wordpress.org/)