Tools You Own: My Move Toward Local-First Development
As a developer I value simplicity, stability, and tools that people can truly own. This is the story behind why I shifted toward local-first, offline-friendly, and self-hosted tools.
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Diane Corriette
Building software you own and can rely on.
I build Django-powered tools for creators and small businesses who want dependable systems they actually own, can rely on and grow into. The goal isn’t flashy features - it’s software that works quietly in the background and doesn’t break your workflow or your budget. My projects range from micro-saas ecommerce sites and other self-hosted tools - all designed to stay useful - with a focus on ownership, affordability and stability.
Self-Hosting Advocate
Practical Tools You Can Run, Own, and Trust
MTDify
Manage Transactions Daily (MTD) Privacy-first bookkeeping for UK sole traders. Run Locally or self-host.
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Create professional PDF invoices in seconds with your own self-hosted invoice geneator.
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11+
Applications
From eCommerce to educational platforms - I design and build tools with one question in mind: will this still be useful a year from now? I’m only interested in creating practical things people can rely on.
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A complete Django-based eCommerce system for selling digital products. Your platform. Your data.
eCommerce Builder InfoLinkHub Pro
Your link-in-bio solution. Clean, fast, and fully customisable for your brand.
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Tools and resources built for self-employed professionals
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Full eCommerce Builder Setup
A modern, mobile-friendly eCommerce Builder designed specifically for selling digital downloads. Launch your own mico-saas eCommerce …
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Get Your Website Ready for AI Search: A DIY Guide
Get Your Website Ready for AI Search: A DIY Guide Don’t wait. AI search is …
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FAQ Snippets That Get You Found
A DIY Guide for Small Business Owners Most small business websites either hide their frequently …
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Prompt Engineering Guide
50+ Ready-to-Use Prompts to Save Hours and Get Better AI Results Tired of getting generic …
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Creative Projects
My work includes a range of creative tools and websites.
Latest Writing
Development, Tools & Offline-First Thinking
I write about Django development, building self-hosted systems, the offline-first philosophy, and the tools I’m creating as I explore this direction. Some posts are technical, others reflect on the journey of becoming a developer who values ownership, simplicity, and practical systems.
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Building the Mini eCommerce Builder System
A look at how I created a lean, self-hosted digital shop using Django, reusable components, and a structure designed for creators who prefer independence over subscriptions.
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From idea to production during 2025. Real products. Real users.
9
Products Built
From idea to launch
5
Live Sites
Running in production
3
Active Products
Self-hosted, active tools
57+
Users
Real people, real systems