Focused, ergonomic, no bloat, no subscriptions.

Modern web development is dominated by a few massive platforms—tools that were revolutionary once but now enforce rigid standards, bloated ecosystems, and recurring costs. In the age of AI and automation, it’s time to challenge this model.

We need a new generation of tools that prioritize:

• Development Ergonomics – Fast startup, smooth debugging, responsive UIs, and low cognitive load. Tools should feel like extensions of thought, not barriers to progress.
• Specialization – Purpose-built tools for clear problems. One-size-fits-all solutions often fit nothing well.
• Intuitiveness – Clean defaults, zero-config options, and learning curves that respect your time.
• Composability – Interoperable tools that can be swapped or upgraded without full rewrites.
• AI-compatible Design – Tools should integrate AI in helpful ways—accelerating tasks, not dictating how they’re done.
• One-time Payment – Developers should own their tools. Subscription fatigue is real, and recurring fees often don’t match the value delivered. Sustainable pricing models shouldn’t exploit lock-in.

This is our mission at API surf—to build the next generation of developer tools that respect your time, intelligence, and ownership. We’re building what should have existed already.