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
Self-Hosted Systems for a Subscription-Free Life
I design and build Django applications and self-hosted tools for creators and small businesses who want control over their digital systems. My approach blends modern Django development with a growing focus on offline-first applications - giving people software they can run and own themselves.
From micro eCommerce sites to personal productivity systems and privacy-focused tools, my work centres on stability, ownership, and pricing that stays accessible - either low-cost subscriptions or one-off purchases.
Welcome to the Studio
Practical Software You Can Run, Own, and Trust
I'm Diane Corriette, an indie Software & Product Developer who builds tools you can own — from lightweight web apps to offline-first software and micro-SaaS systems.
My Studio brings together everything I create: financial organisers, productivity systems, writing tools, micro eCommerce sites, dashboards, and creative coding experiments. Everything is designed with clarity, simplicity, and user ownership in mind.
Offline-First Software
Tools that run fully on your device for privacy, stability, and ownership.
Web Applications
Django-based systems, micro-SaaS tools, and creator-focused platforms.
PDFs & Digital Products
Workbooks, planners, writing tools, and downloadable guides sold via my eCommerce builder.
Creative Coding
Playful experiments and interactive tools that showcase the joy of building.
Featured Products
Tools and resources built for self-employed professionals
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MTDify Local Edition (v1.0.0)
Private bookkeeping software that runs entirely on your computer. No cloud. No accounts. No subscriptions. …
£37.00
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Mini Ecommerce Site - 1-3 Products
Launch a mini ecommerce (digital download) site quickly and professionally. This service gives you a …
£250.00
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Mini Ecommerce Site - Up to 25 Products
A modern, mobile-friendly mini ecommerce site designed specifically for selling up to 25 digital downloads. …
£495.00
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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 …
£17.00
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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.
Keep ReadingMy Stats
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
Offline-first, real systems
50+
Users
Real people, real systems