# What does PatchWave use?

PatchWave (patchwave.ai) shows public evidence of 6 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-21).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Astro](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/astro) | Frontend | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does PatchWave use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 6 tools at PatchWave (patchwave.ai) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Route 53 and Amazon CloudFront. Application: Astro. Company Ops: Google Workspace. Last checked October 21, 2026.

### What email provider does PatchWave use?

PatchWave 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 406,556 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does PatchWave use Amazon Route 53?

Yes. runsonwhat found Amazon Route 53 at PatchWave through DNS records that point at Amazon Route 53. Amazon Route 53 is a DNS tool used by 85,620 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How does runsonwhat know what PatchWave uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 6 tools at PatchWave, 2 were found through DNS records, 2 through code on patchwave.ai, 1 through email records and 1 through website configuration files. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and patchwave.ai about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/patchwave.ai (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.