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- Research with sourcesResearch across the web, documents, and workspaces, with links back to the material used. This guide does not cover academic search or citation managers.7 tools
- Working with documentsDraft, revise, summarize, or ask questions about reports, proposals, presentations, and uploaded files.8 tools
- Editing a codebaseUnderstand an existing repository, make changes across files, run checks, and review the result.5 tools
- Recording and summarizing meetingsRecord meetings, turn them into transcripts and summaries, and keep track of decisions and follow-up work.7 tools
- Creating visual assetsMake images, graphics, and short videos for presentations, campaigns, and prototypes.6 tools
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ChatGPTorGoogle GeminiFor research with sourcesChatGPTorClaudeFor working with documentsCursororGitHub CopilotFor editing a codebaseFathomorOtterFor recording and summarizing meetingsAdobe FireflyorMidjourneyFor creating visual assets
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