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AI stacks, by role

The tool kits we would set up for a friend. Each tool has one clear job, and each stack comes with a simple way of working.

The developer stack

Developer

Ship more, review better, keep the boring parts automated.

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  1. Claude CodeMulti-file changes, migrations and tests from the terminal.Agent
  2. CursorDay-to-day coding with fast completion.Editor
  3. GitHub CopilotA second pair of eyes on every pull request.Reviewer
  4. v0First versions of interfaces to refine by hand.UI drafts
  5. PerplexityCurrent answers about libraries and APIs, with sources.Docs lookup

How to use it

  1. Sketch the change in plain words and let the agent plan it.
  2. Review the diff like a colleague wrote it, and run the tests.
  3. Open the pull request and let the reviewer flag what you missed.

The founder stack

Founder

Go from idea to pitch to working product, mostly on your own.

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  1. ClaudeStrategy, positioning and the hard emails.Thinking partner
  2. LovableA working product to put in front of users this week.MVP
  3. GammaA first deck from your notes in minutes.Pitch deck
  4. ZapierLeads, invoices and onboarding on autopilot.Operations
  5. Notion AIDocs, decisions and meeting notes in one place.Company brain

How to use it

  1. Pressure-test the idea with your thinking partner.
  2. Build the smallest version and get it in front of ten people.
  3. Automate every step you do twice.

The marketer stack

Marketer

More campaigns, more formats, the same brand voice.

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  1. JasperOn-brand campaigns across every channel.Copy
  2. CanvaEvery size and format from one design.Design
  3. IdeogramPosters and thumbnails with legible text.Key visuals
  4. HeyGenPresenter-led ads, localised in minutes.Video
  5. RowsLive dashboards from your analytics and CRM.Reporting

How to use it

  1. Write the message once, in your brand voice.
  2. Spin it into every format your channels need.
  3. Watch the numbers and double down on what works.

The creator stack

Creator

Script, shoot, voice and score, with a studio in your browser.

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  1. ClaudeHooks, scripts and titles that sound like you.Writers room
  2. RunwayB-roll and shots you could never film.Visuals
  3. ElevenLabsNarration and dubbing in your own voice.Voice
  4. DescriptCut the video by editing the transcript.Edit
  5. SunoA custom track that fits the mood.Music

How to use it

  1. Draft the script and the hook first.
  2. Generate the shots you are missing.
  3. Edit by text, add voice and music, publish everywhere.

The educator stack

Educator

Less prep, more teaching, and help that does not do the homework.

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  1. KhanmigoGuides students to answers with hints.Tutor
  2. NotebookLMFrom your own readings, with citations.Study guides
  3. GammaLesson decks from an outline.Slides
  4. ClaudeLesson plans, rubrics and differentiated tasks.Planning
  5. GrammarlyClear, consistent writing feedback.Feedback

How to use it

  1. Plan the lesson and the rubric together.
  2. Turn the readings into a study guide and slides.
  3. Let students practise with a tutor that asks good questions.

The researcher stack

Researcher

Find, verify and explain, faster than ever and with sources.

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  1. PerplexityCited answers from the live web.Search
  2. NotebookLMAsk questions across your own documents.Reading
  3. Julius AICharts and statistics from a spreadsheet.Analysis
  4. ClaudeTurn findings into a clear argument.Synthesis
  5. GeminiA structured report from dozens of sources.Deep research

How to use it

  1. Gather sources and check every claim.
  2. Analyse the data and look for what surprises you.
  3. Write it up with the evidence attached.