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Tools & FrameworksMarch 17, 2026 · 1 min read

The Operator's AI Stack: 7 Tools I Actually Use Every Day

No fluff listicle — just the stack and workflows that power real execution

I'm exhausted by AI tool listicles with zero context. This is my actual stack and how I use it.

  1. OpenClaw + Luna — AI orchestration and autonomous execution across strategy, operations, and research.
  2. Claude (Anthropic) — core intelligence for nuanced reasoning and high-stakes decisions.
  3. Cursor — AI-native coding workflow to ship features quickly.
  4. N8N — automation engine for multi-step business workflows.
  5. Supabase — backend + Postgres for product data and app logic.
  6. Vercel — fast Next.js deploys with reliable previews.
  7. GoHighLevel — CRM + marketing automation for lead nurture and pipeline.

What's not on this list

  • ChatGPT is useful, but not core infrastructure for my workflow.
  • Zapier was replaced by N8N for deeper control and pricing.
  • Notion is useful for docs, but not my primary AI execution layer.

The honest reality

Tools matter less than strategy. Two operators can use the same stack and get dramatically different outcomes.

Your stack is the medication. Your diagnosis is the strategy.

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Chelsea Hulin

Chelsea Hulin

AI Strategist | RN | MBA | Anthropic CPN Member

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