Vol. 02 — The 2026 Edition
An honest index of working AI tools.
525 tools across 15 categories, each checked against the vendor’s own pages and linked to the vendor’s own site. Nobody pays to be listed, featured or ranked. No banners. No boosted listings.
Specimens
The Index
Showing 12 of 525 entries — open the full index for filters, keyboard navigation and the preview dock.
Sections
Chatbots & Conversational AI
Open ↗Image Generation
Open ↗Content Creation & Writing
Open ↗Code Assistance
Open ↗Video Generation & Editing
Open ↗Audio & Music
Open ↗Productivity & Automation
Open ↗Research & Analysis
Open ↗Design & UI/UX
Open ↗Marketing & SEO
Open ↗Data & Analytics
Open ↗Customer Support
Open ↗Field notes
How to Use ChatGPT Effectively
A comprehensive guide to getting the most out of ChatGPT, from writing better prompts to advanced features.
Getting Started with Midjourney
Learn how to create stunning AI-generated images with Midjourney, from joining Discord to mastering prompts.
GitHub Copilot Setup Guide
Complete guide to setting up and using GitHub Copilot in VS Code for AI-powered code completion.
The Friday Dispatch — weekly, free
One tool worth
your time. Weekly.
A short note on the single most interesting AI tool we found that week — what it does, what it costs, and whether it earns a place in your stack. No ads, ever.