Productivity Tools
Explore the best new Productivity tools and products curated by the community.
Preview can't browse folders. Quick Look vanishes when you click. Every alternative is Electron bloat or a full editing suite. Vista just shows the image — fast. Arrow keys, that's it. Simple on the surface, obsessively refined underneath. Every detail you'd expect from a native Mac app, and a few you wouldn't. Free.
Side Reminder lives on the edge of your screen. Move your mouse to the side and your Apple Reminders panel slides in. No app switching, no broken flow. Key features: - Edge activation with smart delay - Native Apple Reminders & iCloud sync - On-device AI voice input (private, no server) - Auto Kanban boards from sections - Built-in terminal with AI agent integration - Focus timer as floating window - CLI tool for automation Native macOS app built with SwiftUI. Free to start.
Slide2Video turns your presentation into a complete narrated video in minutes. Upload your slides, choose a voice, and we generate scenes, voiceover, and timing automatically, so you can publish product demos, tutorials, and social content without manual editing. Built for founders, marketers, and educators who want to move fast from idea to video.
Press a shortcut, speak, and text is pasted where your cursor is. 100% local, 100% private, no cloud, no account. And the best thing: totally free!
You spin up dozens of agents and spend thousands on tokens, but have no way to track or share the journey. One command logs your spend, streaks, and stats. Compare your pace to the top AI builders worldwide. Code like an athlete.
Vxero Neo is an SSH-native CLI that initializes servers, deploys Docker apps, and manages live infrastructure — all from your laptop.
ZooClaw is a single entry point to a team of AI specialists. Ask in natural language and your task is routed to the right agent, each with structured domain knowledge and a native-sounding voice. Built on OpenClaw, it stays synced with the latest models and can fall back to top open-source models, so work keeps moving. No setup, no deployment, no API keys, no token anxiety.
You've been copy-pasting AI summaries into Canva for too long. NotebookLM's Custom Infographic Styles turns your sources directly into polished visuals. 10 presets plus a custom mode. Sketch, anime, editorial, bricks, and more. Research-to-visual in seconds.
VoiceOS is the universal voice → action for your computer. Eliminates app-hopping, maximizes focus and productivity. Speak naturally, and VoiceOS instantly executes workflows while keeping you in control with a quick confirmation step. Works system-wide on Mac and Windows.
The anti bloat presentation tool. Built for professionals who value their time more than pixel perfect alignment.
A pixel pet for your macOS menu bar or MacBook notch: Tamagotchi-style companion with a built-in Pomodoro timer, focus sessions, activity streaks, and lightweight virtual-pet charm. Seamless notch mode on newer MacBooks — not another cluttered dock window.
Protocol Survival helps families figure out how prepared they actually are - not how prepared they think they are. Take the Survival Score, identify your gaps, and follow guided action plans to close them. Before it matters.
OpenYak is an open-source desktop AI agent that handles your files, documents, and workflows — locally. 100+ cloud models, 20+ built-in tools, Ollama for offline use. Your data never leaves your machine. Free to start.
KanbanTab is a browser extension that turns your New Tab into a fast and private Kanban board. It is local-first so tasks load instantly. There is no signup required, no ads, and no tracking. You can enable end-to-end encryption for extra privacy, and it syncs across your devices in real-time.
Stop chatting with a single model; start consulting a council. Grok 4.2 introduces a native multi-agent architecture where four experts: Grok (Coordinator), Harper (Research), Benjamin (Logic/Code), and Lucas (Creative) work in parallel. They cross-check facts and debate conclusions in real-time before you see the answer. Built for "rapid learning," Grok 4.2 iterates weekly based on your feedback, slashing error rates to just 4.2% while staying an order of magnitude faster.
Cosyra is a mobile cloud terminal for AI development. Run Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI directly from your phone. Build with AI agents anywhere - no laptop or remote desktop required.
Most existing solutions fall into two broken camps — either they tell you what to do (docs, tutorials, chatbots) or they do it for you (agentic tools like computer-use agents). Roger sits in the sweet spot: it guides you while you do it, like screen-sharing with a patient expert. We want to build your friendly computer expert, so own the outcome and roger helps you accomplish it.
ModeAI is an “Assistant in your pocket” that can integrate with Gmail, Docs, Teams, and Outlook, letting you manage work through simple voice or chat commands. Draft emails, summarise docs, schedule tasks, and stay organised in one place. Plus, unlock creativity with built-in image and video generation—so you can create and execute, all in one seamless AI workspace.
Chunk is a macOS menu bar app for time-blocking your day. Create colour-coded blocks, build reusable templates, and automate your week with routines that apply your schedule automatically. Sync Google, Outlook, Apple calendars, switch into Todo mode to manage tasks with your schedule, and connect Apple Reminders so everything's in one place. Ask Claude to plan your day and your blocks are created for you. Fullscreen notifications when it's time to switch. One shortcut away, even in fullscreen.
Putting pins on a map shouldn't require a GIS degree. Paste your addresses, customize the pins, hit share. Works for store locators, real estate listings, travel blogs, whatever. Free tier included.
Velo creates professionally edited product demos presented by an AI avatar that looks and sounds like you.