When working remotely, having the right tools can be the difference between a productive day and a frustrating one.

While popular apps like Slack and Zoom are well-known, there are several underrated tools that can significantly boost your productivity and streamline your workflow.

1. Obsidian

Unlike conventional note-taking apps, Obsidian works on a local file system, allowing you to keep your notes and documents in markdown files.

2. Raycast
Raycast is a blazing-fast, scriptable launcher that lets you control your tools with a few keystrokes.

3. Linear

Linear streamlines the way you manage software projects, sprints, tasks, and bug tracking. It's designed to be fast and provides a seamless interface that helps teams prioritize and stay on track without the bloat of traditional project management tools.

4. Tuple

For pair programming, Tuple stands out with its low latency, high-quality audio, and simple UI. It's designed specifically for developers, offering a better alternative to generic video conferencing tools by focusing on a streamlined coding experience.

5. Miro

Miro is an online collaborative whiteboarding platform that enables distributed teams to engage in brainstorming sessions and agile planning at any scale. It’s particularly useful for mapping out architecture diagrams or UX flows in a visually rich environment.

6. Whimsical

Whimsical combines diagrams, flowcharts, sticky notes, and wireframes all in one tool. It's incredibly fast and intuitive, making it ideal for developers who need to quickly sketch out ideas or map out user journeys without dealing with complex design software.

7. Krisp

With Krisp, you can take calls from anywhere without worrying about background noise. Krisp uses AI to mute background noise during calls, ensuring clear audio regardless of your environment, which is a game-changer for anyone working from cafes or co-working spaces.

8. Codespaces by GitHub

Codespaces provides a complete, configurable dev environment within GitHub that lets you code, build, test, and run applications entirely in the cloud. This means you can contribute code from any device with a web browser, dramatically simplifying the setup process for new projects.

9. Cleaver

Cleaver helps you manage servers, deploy apps, and automate repetitive tasks with a clean, simple interface. It supports a wide range of technologies, from WordPress to Docker, and works with cloud providers like DigitalOcean and AWS.

10. Loom

For asynchronous communication, Loom lets you record quick videos of your screen and webcam. It’s perfect for explaining complex code or providing updates to your team without scheduling a meeting, enhancing communication across time zones.

There you have it—ten tools that will not only fill the gaps in your remote work setup but elevate it entirely. Each one has been a game-changer for me, and I’m pretty sure they’ll transform how you navigate your remote development journey too.