SmarToolbox
Tools, guides, and prompts for smarter work
Discover curated AI tools, read practical guides, and copy prompts with real model outputs—all in one place.
What you get
One place to find, learn, and build with AI
Smartoolbox is built for people who want more than a giant list of AI apps. Compare tools by category, read guides that explain what works, and steal prompts with visible outputs — then turn what you learn into real workflows.
Curated AI tools
Browse 1,502 AI tools organized by real use case — not hype. Each entry is reviewed and categorized so you can compare options and pick the right tool without opening ten tabs.
Explore tools →What actually matters
Editorial posts that cut through the AI noise — what the big releases really mean, which shifts are worth paying attention to, and how the landscape is changing for people who build with these tools.
Read the blog →Real prompts
Promptbook entries show you the prompt and the actual model output side-by-side. Copy, test, and adapt instead of guessing from vague advice. Outputs are captured from real runs.
Open promptbook →Data-informed picks
Featured tools
AI Pulse
What's moving in AI
Official announcements, latest model releases, and today's signal — updated daily.
Lab announcements
Introducing dots, powered by GPT-6 Astra. Remarkably capable, always-on agents built to handle everything.
Ultrafast is available today for GPT-6 Astra in Codex, ChatGPT Work, and the API, with GPT-6.1 Sol coming soon. To access it in Codex and ChatGPT Work, we’re introducing Pro 500—a new plan with our highest usage limits (25x Plus) and access to Ultraf
Latest models
| # | Model | Released | Ctx |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GPT-6.1 Sol ProNew OpenAI | 2026-09-29 | 1M |
| 2 | GPT-6.1 Sol Pro (batch)New OpenAI | 2026-09-29 | 1M |
| 3 | GPT-6.1 SolNew OpenAI | 2026-09-29 | 1M |
| 4 | GPT-6.1 Sol (batch)New OpenAI | 2026-09-29 | 1M |
Latest signal
All analysis →OpenAI’s Dots signals a move toward always-on agents
OpenAI’s X-list post reports Dots, described as GPT-6 Astra-powered always-on agents.
Cursor adds inline visualization to coding work
Cursor’s X-list post announces charts and diagrams through `/visualize`.
OpenAI safety commitments enter the IPO conversation
The Verge reports Sam Altman tied going public to stronger model-safety commitments.
Speed and price claims need task-level tests
OpenAI’s X-list posts describe a GPT-6.1 Sol tier as near-Astra at one-fifth the price, and an Ultrafast Astra tier.
OpenAI’s Dots Makes Agent Permissions the Product
OpenAI calls Dots an always-on agent. Before handing over work, users need clear permissions, approval boundaries, and an inspectable record of what it did…
