Building tools that actually get used.
Focused on clarity, usefulness, and real-world impact. Tools that work — for real people.
100K+ users supported globally across tools I've built and enterprise systems I've helped ship.
Featured projects
A selection of personal tools, experiments, and independent products built under byAnt.
Motif
Capture every note — private, zero-setup, fully local.
Links, quotes, notes, and images in one searchable library — fuzzy search, optional OCR, and on-device semantic relevance.
Pulse
Take control of your money — fully local, no cloud.
Envelopes, savings goals, recurring bills, IOUs, and cash-flow charts in one fast, offline-friendly app.
Tono
Tune your message before you send it.
Paste a rough message, choose a tone, and get a clear, respectful, copy-ready version in seconds. No login required for basic use.
FlashPrep
Turn notes into flashcards in seconds.
AI-generated quizzes, cloze cards, and spaced repetition from notes, PDFs, or pasted text.
Mixmo
Mix emojis, unlock hundreds of combos.
Phone-first mixing game with offline play and shareable finds — tactile, not fiddly.
SwapHealthy
Swap ingredients, keep the flavor.
Ingredient swaps that respect taste: evidence-based nutrition data, zero guilt-trip copy.
The philosophy
I am Ant, the builder behind Ant-kakanat. The name stems from the Ilocano word agkakanat, meaning “a mix of different things.” It perfectly describes my approach: combining different technologies, ideas, and frameworks to build practical, focused solutions.
Built for usefulness
Tools should solve real problems, not just look impressive. Focus on utility and immediate, practical value.
Built for privacy
Personal tools should respect user data by default. Offline-first, client-side storage, and minimal tracking.
Built for real people
The best apps are simple enough to understand and useful enough to return to. Clarity over complexity, every single time.
Where words fail, music speaks.
When I'm not architecting systems or writing TypeScript, you'll probably find me with an instrument.
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