The latest articles on DEV Community by Mehran Baig (@mehran_baig7). https://dev.to/mehran_baig7 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4153131%2F32c7ad9e-f56c-48b6-b5f1-4c1bbd42a4ad.png https://dev.to/mehran_baig7 en Mehran Baig Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:47:47 +0000 https://dev.to/mehran_baig7/meet-ai-stackroom-a-curated-newspaper-style-directory-of-60-best-ai-tools-ai-productivity-296h https://dev.to/mehran_baig7/meet-ai-stackroom-a-curated-newspaper-style-directory-of-60-best-ai-tools-ai-productivity-296h <p>Hello Dev Community! 👋</p> <p>The AI world is moving incredibly fast. Every day, there are new tools for coding, writing, and research. However, most AI directories today are either cluttered with betting ads or paid rankings that don't offer real value.</p> <p>That’s why I built <strong><a href="https://mehranbaig309-jpg.github.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer">AI Stackroom</a></strong>.</p> <h3> 🛠 What is AI Stackroom? </h3> <p>AI Stackroom is a hand-sorted catalog of the software actually worth your time this year. Instead of a messy list, I’ve used a <strong>newspaper-style aesthetic</strong> to make browsing clean and fast.</p> <h3> 🚀 Key Features for Developers: </h3> <p>We specifically focus on high-impact tools that can change your workflow:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Agentic IDEs:</strong> Deep dives into tools like <strong>Windsurf</strong> and <strong>Cursor</strong> (Flow vs. Composer).</li> <li> <strong>Browser Builders:</strong> Deploying full-stack apps in minutes with <strong>Bolt.new</strong> and <strong>v0.dev</strong>.</li> <li> <strong>Research Powerhouses:</strong> Using <strong>NotebookLM</strong> and <strong>Perplexity</strong> to handle documentation.</li> <li> <strong>In-House Tools:</strong> I also built a completely free <strong>AI Image Generator</strong> inside the directory that requires no signup or API keys.</li> </ul> <h3> 🎨 The Aesthetic </h3> <p>I wanted to step away from the typical modern SaaS look. The directory uses a vintage yet clean catalog feel, making it easier to "shelf" and find resources without being overwhelmed by pop-ups.</p> <h3> 📣 Looking for Feedback! </h3> <p>I’m continuously updating this drawer (currently at 60+ tools). I'd love to hear from this community:</p> <ol> <li>What niche categories (e.g., DevOps AI, LLM Ops) should I add next?</li> <li>How is the performance on your end?</li> </ol> <p><strong>Check out the live project here:</strong> <a href="https://mehranbaig309-jpg.github.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mehranbaig309-jpg.github.io/</a></p> <p>Thanks for reading and I look forward to your suggestions!</p> ai productivity showdev tools Mehran Baig Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:59:56 +0000 https://dev.to/mehran_baig7/i-built-a-hand-curated-directory-for-the-best-ai-tools-in-2026-5043 https://dev.to/mehran_baig7/i-built-a-hand-curated-directory-for-the-best-ai-tools-in-2026-5043 <p>"Hi everyone! I've been exploring a lot of AI tools lately and realized how hard it is to keep track of the ones that are actually useful. So, I built AI Stackroom. It’s a simple, fast, and hand-sorted catalog of 60+ AI tools across categories like coding, writing, and research. Would love to get your feedback!"</p> ai buildinpublic showdev tools