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Small, simple AI helpers that break down tasks and tame overwhelm.
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Goblin Tools is a set of single-purpose helpers, mostly built for neurodivergent people, that split a task into steps, estimate how long things take, make writing sound more formal or judge the tone of a message. The website is free with no ads or paywalls, and low-cost mobile apps help keep it running.
Anyone who freezes at big tasks and wants a gentle push to get started.
People who already plan their work in detail without help.
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