5 reviewsI used Claude while working on ideas for Mir Labs, including exploring a profile logo direction. What stood out was how clear and calm its answers felt, which made it easier to compare options and pick one. It felt like a thoughtful second pair of eyes, not just a quick answer machine. I would recommend it to anyone who wants help thinking through a small project.
I used ChatGPT while working on Mir Labs, mainly to explore ideas and wording when I was stuck. What I liked was how quickly it gave me a starting point I could then rewrite in my own words, instead of staring at a blank page. It did not replace my own research or writing, but it made the early messy part much faster. I would recommend it to a solo builder who needs a quick brainstorming partner.
WordPress.com gave me a clean free start for Mir Labs. I liked the simple setup, the clean free theme, and how easy it was to get a small lab site live without buying anything first. For a new project, that low friction start matters a lot, because you can focus on the content instead of the setup. I would recommend it to anyone starting a small site or blog.
I built my Morse translator tools with Cursor, and what I liked most was how it kept me in flow while working on real files, not just snippets. It made small fixes and new features feel less heavy, especially when I was testing ideas quickly. For a solo builder, that speed matters. I would recommend it to anyone building a small web tool on their own.
Substack made it really easy for me to start a small publication without overthinking setup. I liked how clean the writing page feels, and how quickly a post can go from draft to published. For a small lab like mine, starting with Morse and planning more small tools later, having a simple place to share short practical notes matters a lot. It feels made for people who want to write and share, not fight with settings. I would recommend it to anyone starting a small newsletter or publication.