Buddy Works is a powerful automation tool designed to streamline theme deployments for developers working with Shopify and other platforms. By integrating seamlessly with GitHub, GitLab, and other version control systems, it automates the building, testing, and deployment process every time you push your code. This app allows teams to improve collaborative theme development by running automated Shopify CLI workflows, ensuring consistent and reliable deployment practices. With Buddy Works, managing theme versions across development, staging, and production environments becomes effortless, enabling teams to maintain version control and reduce the risk of errors. Whether triggered by a git push, an approval, or successful test completion, it ensures that your workflows are efficient and your deployments are smooth. This makes Buddy Works an essential tool for any development team looking to enhance their operational efficiency and focus more on creative design rather than tedious deployment tasks.

Lume is a streamlined virtualization tool designed specifically for Apple Silicon, providing a hassle-free experience for users needing to run macOS or Linux virtual machines. Bypassing the complexities of traditional virtualization software, Lume offers a command-line interface and API integration within a single binary, facilitating quick and straightforward VM deployment. It leverages Apple’s Virtualization Framework, allowing users to spin up native macOS virtual machines with a single command, such as “lume run macos-sequoia-vanilla:latest.” By open-sourcing Lume, we aim to empower developers and system administrators frustrated with existing solutions that struggle to adapt to Apple’s new architecture. With Lume, there’s no need for graphical interfaces or elaborate setups, making it ideal for those seeking efficiency and simplicity in their virtualization tasks. This tool represents a practical open-source solution tailored to modern virtualization needs on Apple Silicon, ensuring seamless integration into development workflows.