# What does Highlander use?

Highlander (highlander.sh) shows public evidence of 8 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Vercel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vercel) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, DNS records, Website code |  |
| [Namecheap](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/namecheap) | DNS | DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Next.js](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/nextjs) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Clerk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/clerk) | Auth & Identity | Custom domain, Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [Cloudflare Turnstile](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/turnstile) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Highlander use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 8 tools at Highlander (highlander.sh) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Vercel and Namecheap. Application: Next.js and Clerk. Company Ops: Google Workspace and Cloudflare Turnstile. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What cloud does Highlander run on?

Highlander uses Vercel for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Vercel through a subdomain that points at Vercel and DNS records. Vercel is used by 48,455 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Highlander use?

Highlander uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace. Google Workspace is used by 403,703 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Highlander use for login and identity?

Highlander uses Clerk for sign-in and identity, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Clerk through a subdomain that points at Clerk and code on highlander.sh. Clerk is used by 1,294 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Highlander use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at Highlander through Cloudflare code on highlander.sh. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 705,601 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Highlander's?

The companies with the stacks most like Highlander's are Comfy Deploy, Orange Walrus, Matrix OS and Commtrex, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 4 to 7 tools with Highlander, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Highlander uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 8 tools at Highlander, 3 were found through code on highlander.sh, 2 through DNS records, 2 through subdomains that point at the vendor and 1 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and highlander.sh about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/highlander.sh (updated October 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.