Mimi's Toolkit for Work

My personally curated collection of the best AI tools for productivity, creativity, and professional work. These recommendations are based on extensive testing and real-world usage.

Why This Toolkit?

After testing hundreds of AI tools and working with countless professionals, I've compiled this selective list of tools that truly deliver value. Each recommendation comes from hands-on experience and proven results.

You'll find honest assessments, including areas where great solutions don't exist yet. This transparency helps you make informed decisions and avoid wasting time on overhyped tools.

Writing & Communication

Claude 4.0 Sonnet Visit
The gold standard for professional writing. Exceptional at maintaining tone, understanding context, and producing human-like content. Superior reasoning capabilities make it ideal for complex writing tasks.
Sudowrite Visit
Specifically designed for creative and novel writing. Excellent at maintaining narrative consistency, character development, and creative storytelling. The best choice for long-form creative projects.

Development & Coding

Cursor Visit
Revolutionary AI-powered code editor. Seamless integration of AI assistance with traditional coding workflows. Excellent for both beginners and experienced developers seeking AI-enhanced productivity.
Vibe Coding - No Great Choice Yet
Current solutions like Replit's AI features aren't sophisticated enough for serious development work. While Replit excels at hosting and collaboration, its AI coding assistance lacks the depth needed for complex projects.

Research & Analysis

ChatGPT Visit
Unmatched for deep research and complex analysis. Excellent at synthesizing information from multiple sources and providing comprehensive insights on complex topics.
Perplexity Visit
Perfect for quick, factual searches with real-time information. Provides cited sources and up-to-date information that ChatGPT might miss.
SciSpace Visit
Specialized for academic research. Excellent at parsing scientific papers, explaining complex concepts, and maintaining academic rigor in research workflows.

Creative & Media

Runway (Video) Visit
Leading platform for AI video generation and editing. Consistently produces high-quality results with intuitive controls. Also watch for Veo3 developments.
Flux (Images)
Currently the best for photorealistic image generation. Exceptional quality and prompt adherence, particularly for professional and commercial use cases.
Suno Visit
Revolutionary AI music generation. Creates complete songs with vocals and instruments from simple text prompts. Surprisingly good at matching musical styles and moods.
HeyGen Visit
Professional AI avatar creation for video content. Excellent lip-syncing and natural movement. Perfect for creating consistent video content without appearing on camera.

Platforms & Integration

Poe Visit
Best integrated platform for accessing multiple AI models in one interface. Great for comparing outputs and switching between different AI capabilities seamlessly.
AI Studio Visit
Perfect playground for testing different model parameters and fine-tuning prompts. Essential for understanding how different settings affect AI outputs.
MimiTalk 3.0 Visit
My specialized AI interviewer for consumer research and market analysis. Designed specifically for conducting structured interviews and gathering insights.

Knowledge & Productivity

NotebookLM Visit
Exceptional for organizing and querying your personal knowledge base. Great at understanding context across documents and providing relevant insights.
AnythingLLM (Local)
For organizations requiring complete data privacy. Runs locally while providing powerful knowledge management capabilities. Perfect for sensitive or proprietary information.
Meeting Notes - No Great Choice Yet
Tools like Notta provide basic transcription but lack the intelligence for truly useful meeting summaries and action items. Current solutions miss context and nuance.
Presentations - No Great Choice Yet
While Gamma automates slide creation, the results are typically generic and boring. Professional presentations still require human creativity and design thinking.

This toolkit is updated regularly as new tools emerge and existing ones evolve. Last updated: August 2025