SYNAPSE

Tools We Use

We don't chase trends. We use proven tools that work in production. Every tool in our stack has been battle-tested on real client systems.

Orchestration

The control layer where workflows live.

  • n8nWorkflow automation with full control and self-hosting capability
  • Vertex AI Agent BuilderMulti-agent routing and intent classification

Database & Memory

Where state, audit logs, and decisions are persisted.

  • SupabasePostgreSQL with real-time subscriptions, auth, and row-level security
  • Google SheetsLightweight data store for simple client systems

AI & Reasoning

Models that drive classification, generation, and decision-making.

  • Claude AIPrimary reasoning layer for complex decisions and content generation
  • OpenAI GPT-4Secondary model for specific tasks and cost optimization
  • OpenRouterMulti-model access for comparison and fallback

Testing & Quality

Gates that block broken systems from reaching production.

  • PromptfooAutomated prompt testing with regression detection
  • GitHub ActionsCI/CD gates that block broken deployments

Monitoring & Governance

How we know what's happening — and what's broken.

  • NotionControl Plane dashboard for system health and runbooks
  • SlackAlert routing and team notifications
  • AntigravitySelf-healing workflow generation and repair

Client Delivery

How non-technical users interact with the systems we build.

  • Google OpalShareable AI tools for non-technical clients
  • n8n Form TriggerSimple form interfaces that trigger workflows
  • LovableClient-facing dashboards when needed

Infrastructure

Hosting, deployment, and version control.

  • Cloudflare PagesStatic site hosting with global CDN
  • DockerContainerization for local-first and air-gapped deployments
  • GitHubVersion control, CI/CD, and collaboration

Why We Don't Use…

We're often asked why we don't use certain popular tools. Here's the honest answer.

  • Zapier

    Too expensive at scale, limited error handling, no audit trails. We need production-grade infrastructure, not simple integrations.

  • Make.com

    Good for simple workflows, but lacks the testing, monitoring, and self-healing capabilities we require for production systems.

  • Airtable

    Pretty, but doesn't scale. We use Supabase for production databases and Google Sheets only for lightweight client data.

  • No-Code App Builders

    They lock you in and limit customization. We write workflows that we fully control, debug, and extend.