KitBix is a small place on the web for building software thoughtfully.
Not quickly.
Not loudly.
And not for the sake of shipping features that don’t need to exist.
I started KitBix because I enjoy making tools that feel calm to use and easy to understand — especially in ecosystems that often drift toward complexity.
Why KitBix Exists
Most software problems don’t need bigger solutions.
They need clearer ones.
Over time, I noticed a pattern while working with WordPress:
- Simple sites inherit complex stacks
- Lightweight needs get heavyweight tools
- Developers and site owners pay for flexibility they never asked for
KitBix exists to push gently in the opposite direction.
The goal isn’t to compete with large platforms or “replace” established tools.
It’s to offer focused alternatives where simplicity is the feature.
Mini Shop (So Far)
The first product under KitBix is Mini Shop — a lightweight eCommerce plugin for WordPress.
Mini Shop was built to answer one question:
What is the minimum required to sell products well?
The result is a plugin that:
- Keeps the storefront framework-free
- Uses WordPress-native patterns and APIs
- Applies React only where it adds real value (the admin)
- Avoids features that introduce long-term maintenance cost
It’s not trying to win a feature race.
It’s trying to stay out of your way.
How Things Are Built Here
A few principles guide everything on this site:
- Restraint over ambition
- Clarity over cleverness
- Stability over speed
- Native before custom
If WordPress already does something well, it’s used — not replaced.
If a feature doesn’t clearly improve the experience, it doesn’t get added.
Writing as Part of the Process
KitBix isn’t just a product site.
I write here to document decisions, trade-offs, and lessons learned while building in public — without turning everything into marketing copy.
Writing helps me:
- Think more clearly
- Build more intentionally
- Share context instead of hype
If it’s useful to others, that’s a bonus.
What KitBix Is Not
KitBix is not:
- A growth-hack startup
- A feature factory
- A “one size fits all” platform
- A replacement for complex tools that solve complex problems
It’s a place for focused software and honest work.
Looking Ahead
The plan is simple:
- Keep Mini Shop solid and lightweight
- Improve documentation and developer experience
- Grow slowly, only where it makes sense
- Introduce paid features carefully — without bloating the core
If KitBix grows, it should feel natural — not forced.
Final Note
If you value:
- Simplicity over scale
- Tools that respect your time
- Software that’s built to last
You’re in the right place.
Thanks for being here.