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AI Tool Sorter

Sort confusing AI products into model, harness, or access layer before spending money.

Use this any time a new AI product looks interesting. The goal is to decide whether it helps this week's build or only adds distraction.The AI Ecosystem, Demystified

Tool

  • Product name:
  • Website or source:
  • Who recommended it:
  • What it claims to do:

Layer

  • Model: actual intelligence that answers prompts.
  • Harness: workbench that can edit files, run commands, and inspect errors.
  • Access: subscription, API, router, or billing path for using models.

Decision

  • Does this help me build this week?
  • What would I stop using if I bought this?
  • Can I delay it until the product has real usage?
  • Decision: buy, trial, ignore, or revisit later.