Build a research brief you can actually check
Turn three source passages into a claim ledger, a restrained recommendation and a one-page brief. Includes a complete teaching packet and reusable prompts.
Work through the example ↗The practical AI decision desk
Useful work.
Clear evidence.
Choose a task, check the evidence and measure the result. Worked guides, an editable cost model and a tool shortlist help you make the next decision.
Start with the job
What are you working on?
A good tool earns its place in your workflow.
Build somethingApps, code & developmentFind an answerResearch & source checkingMake it visualImages, UI & presentationsGet time backWorkflows & integrations
No signup. Save locally. Compare before you commit.
● 832 tools in the directory4 worked guides & templatesLatest source record 13 Oct 2026Our publishing method ↗
Start here / Learn a useful method
Go from a question to a checked result.
Original teaching examples, complete exercises and reusable templates.
Compare the cost of finished work, not the subscription
Build an editable monthly cost model with retries, review time and setup. Follow a hypothetical USD example and calculate a useful break-even point.
Work through the example ↗Run a small AI coding pilot with a reviewable result
Use a two-tool compare action as a bounded coding exercise. Includes acceptance criteria, a reference function, runnable tests and a diff-review checklist.
Work through the example ↗Make a small automation safe to retry
Design one draft per request version, recognize duplicate deliveries and stop conflicting inputs. Includes runnable sample logic and a production handoff checklist.
Work through the example ↗Your assumptions / Your decision
A cheap plan can make expensive work.
Compare recurring charges, review time and setup. Record your acceptance task, source checks and corrections in a worksheet you can download.
EXAMPLE: $220 vs $85 / MONTHOpen the decision lab Fictional inputs. Runs in your browser.
Find candidates. Then run your own trial.
These source briefs are unreviewed discovery records, not tested recommendations. Search, save candidates and verify the original source.
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Follow the evidence
Each source brief links to its origin. Use the research guide to turn claims into a checked evidence ledger.
Choose on your terms
Compare source descriptions side by side, then use the decision lab to model costs and record a trial.
Try before you trust
Set an acceptance condition before trying a tool. Record review time, errors and the result before adopting it.