Independent creator of apps, social games, and interactive tools
Essays, build notes, and deep dives from the workshop floor.
July 30, 2026 · by Michael Morrison
The Citizen's Daily Brief runs on Claude, GitHub Actions, Supabase, and Netlify for pocket change. But cheap to run and easy to build are different things, and the gap between them is the whole story.
July 28, 2026 · by Michael Morrison
The Citizen's Daily Brief keeps two clocks — a timeline of when things happened, and a source list of when news outlets filed. The spec wanted one component doing both jobs. Splitting them was the better call.
July 23, 2026 · by Michael Morrison
Reading the Citizen's Daily Brief never asks for a login, and every surface is free — daily, weekly, archive, FICINT. Support is voluntary and web-only, gets you no extra content, and deliberately routes around the App Store.
Newest apps, tools, and games from the studio.
What matters, and why — with the reasoning shown.
Trivia + storytelling card game (2003)
Interactive 3D skateboard ramp builder with materials calculator
Bicycle gap jump design calculator and trajectory simulator
Latest posts from the studio — tap a card to see the product it's about.
Jul 22, 2026 · Yardwise
Your yard doesn't need water every day. Yardwise checks the weather and tells you when it actually does. No more guessing. No more overwatering. Just a quick look before you grab the hose. Free on the App Store — link in bio. #yardwise #watering #lawncare #gardening #waterwise #gardenlife #smartwatering #stalefishlabs
Jul 7, 2026 · Yardwise
Rain last night? Yardwise checks the forecast so you don't have to. Get a week's worth of watering guidance based on actual weather patterns. Water smarter, not by guesswork. Free on the App Store — link in bio. #yardwise #watering #lawncare #gardening #waterwise #gardenlife #smartwatering #stalefishlabs
Jun 24, 2026 · Open Wheelers
Open Wheelers is a fantasy game for people who like F1 and IndyCar but don't want to turn it into a second job. Make your picks. Check the standings. Move on with your life. Built for friends, not spreadsheets. Free on the App Store — link in bio. #openwheelers #f1game #indycar #racingame #formula1 #stalefishlabs
Built small and independent
Designed for real-world play
Simple, durable, and human
