AI tools worth your time
The AI tools I actually keep using — what they're genuinely good at, who they suit, and the trade-offs worth knowing before you commit.
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AIPikolo Creator Brief CheckerA practical way to spot gaps and contradictions in creator briefs.WritingMarketingAutomation
AILovableA practical AI coding tool I use daily to turn rough ideas into working web apps.CodingPrototypingMarketing
AIHiggsfieldI use Higgsfield regularly for quick creative work across images, video and voice.ImageVideoAudio / voice
AISloydI recommend Sloyd for quickly turning an idea or reference image into an editable 3D starting pointPrototypingImageGame development
AIPikolo Creator Video AnalyzerA focused research tool for teams that need evidence, not another video summaryResearchData / analysisVideo
AIElevenLabsMy first choice when I need convincing AI voice output.ImageVideoAudio / voice
AIMidjourneyMidjourney is my regular choice for turning early visual ideas into useful references.ImageVideoCreators
AIRUN.world - Create & PlayWorth following if you care about original indie games and creator-led development.PrototypingCodingGame development
AIDidimoDidimo focuses on a clear production problem: creating digital humans and crowds faster.Game developmentAutomationPrototyping
AIPikolo Game Brand FitUseful for testing whether a brand belongs in a game, and what it could do there.ResearchGame developmentMarketing