The AI Agent Tool Stack
Every tool used across our case studies — click any tool to see how founders are using it
ChatGPT
OpenAI's conversational AI for writing, research, and automation
Used in 36 strategies
n8n
Open-source workflow automation platform with AI agent capabilities
Used in 28 strategies
Claude Code
Anthropic's agentic coding tool for building and editing codebases
Used in 19 strategies
OpenAI
AI research company providing GPT models, APIs, and tools for building AI applications.
Used in 18 strategies
Claude
Anthropic's AI assistant for analysis, writing, and complex tasks
Used in 17 strategies
Make.com
Visual automation platform for connecting apps and building workflows
Used in 15 strategies
OpenClaw
Open-source AI agent that runs autonomously on your local machine
Used in 14 strategies
GoHighLevel
All-in-one CRM and marketing automation platform for agencies and local businesses. Handles pipelines, calendars, SMS, email, and workflow automation.
Used in 13 strategies
Vapi
Voice AI platform for building phone agents with real time conversation capabilities.
Used in 8 strategies
Google Calendar
Scheduling and calendar management integrated with Google Workspace.
Used in 7 strategies
Google Sheets
Cloud spreadsheet tool for data management, tracking, and lightweight CRM.
Used in 7 strategies
ElevenLabs
AI voice synthesis and cloning platform for natural sounding text to speech.
Used in 6 strategies
Telegram
Messaging platform with bot API used for notifications and agent communication.
Used in 6 strategies
Retell AI
Platform for building and deploying AI voice agents. Handles inbound and outbound calls with natural-sounding voices, function calling, and CRM integrations.
Used in 4 strategies
Google Business Profile
Free tool for managing your business listing on Google Maps and Search
Used in 4 strategies
Twilio
Cloud communications platform for voice, SMS, and phone number provisioning.
Used in 4 strategies
Synthflow
No-code AI voice agent builder for automating phone calls, lead qualification, and appointment booking. Integrates natively with GoHighLevel.
Used in 3 strategies
Stripe
Payment processing platform used to collect and manage online payments and subscriptions.
Used in 3 strategies
Zapier
No-code automation tool connecting 6,000+ apps and services
Used in 3 strategies
Instantly
Cold email platform for automated outreach campaigns with deliverability tools.
Used in 3 strategies
Notion
All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, databases, and project management
Used in 3 strategies
iMessage API
Apple's messaging API for sending blue iMessage texts programmatically
Used in 3 strategies
OpenRouter
Unified API that routes requests across multiple LLM providers with automatic fallback.
Used in 3 strategies
Substack
Publishing platform for newsletters, subscriptions, and creator communities.
Used in 2 strategies
Upwork
Freelance marketplace connecting independent professionals with client projects.
Used in 2 strategies
Claude Cowork
Claude's browser-based agent for automating web tasks and research
Used in 2 strategies
Cal.com
Open source scheduling platform for booking appointments and managing calendars.
Used in 2 strategies
Canva
Design platform for creating graphics, presentations, and marketing materials.
Used in 2 strategies
Facebook Ads
Meta advertising platform for running paid campaigns on Facebook and Instagram.
Used in 2 strategies
Figma
Collaborative design tool for UI, web design, and prototyping.
Used in 2 strategies
Google Maps
Mapping platform with business listings data used for local lead generation.
Used in 2 strategies
Gemini
Google's AI assistant for writing, research, and productivity
Used in 2 strategies
Perplexity
AI-powered search engine that answers questions with cited sources
Used in 2 strategies
HeyGen
AI video platform for creating avatar-driven videos at scale
Used in 2 strategies
Google Search Console
Free Google tool for monitoring and optimizing search performance
Used in 2 strategies
Google Ads
Google's paid advertising platform for search, display, and video ads
Used in 2 strategies
Meta Ads API
Programmatic interface for managing Meta ad campaigns, budgets, and creatives.
Used in 2 strategies
Obsidian
Markdown based knowledge management app for building personal and company wikis.
Used in 2 strategies
Smartlead
Cold email infrastructure platform with unlimited mailboxes and auto rotation.
Used in 2 strategies
Cursor
AI-powered code editor for building apps with natural language prompts
Used in 2 strategies
Vercel
Cloud platform for deploying and hosting Next.js and frontend apps
Used in 2 strategies
Python
Popular programming language for AI, automation, and data science
Used in 2 strategies
Clay
Data enrichment and outreach automation platform for sales teams
Used in 2 strategies
Slack
Business messaging platform for team communication and automation
Used in 2 strategies
Apify
Web scraping and automation platform for extracting data at scale
Used in 2 strategies
Custom AI Agent
A custom-built AI agent tailored to a specific business workflow
Used in 2 strategies
Astro
Fast, content-focused web framework for building high-performance marketing and lead-gen sites.
Used in 2 strategies
Firebase
Google's app development platform providing hosting, auth, and a real-time database for web and mobile apps.
Used in 2 strategies
PhantomBuster
Lead scraping and enrichment automation for social platforms and business directories.
Used in 1 strategy
Replicate
Platform for running and hosting AI models via API, commonly used for image, video, and voice generation.
Used in 1 strategy
Resend
Developer-focused email API for sending transactional and nurture emails.
Used in 1 strategy
TikTok
Short-form video platform used as a distribution and monetization channel for content operations.
Used in 1 strategy
Apollo
B2B lead database and sales engagement platform for prospecting and outreach.
Used in 1 strategy
Arcads.ai
AI video ad generator that creates UGC style ads from scripts automatically.
Used in 1 strategy
Calico AI
AI video creation tool for real estate listing videos and property marketing.
Used in 1 strategy
Copilot
Microsoft's AI assistant integrated across Office and Windows
Used in 1 strategy
Grok
xAI's conversational AI with real-time X/Twitter data access
Used in 1 strategy
Gumroad
Digital product marketplace for selling templates, courses, and downloads.
Used in 1 strategy
Synthesia
AI video generation platform with realistic avatars and voiceovers
Used in 1 strategy
CapCut
Free video editing app with AI-powered tools for short-form content
Used in 1 strategy
Lima Data
Email verification and enrichment service for cleaning prospect lists.
Used in 1 strategy
ManyChat
Chat automation platform for Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and SMS marketing.
Used in 1 strategy
Visual discovery platform used for driving traffic to digital products and content.
Used in 1 strategy
PolyAI
Enterprise voice AI platform that builds customer service agents from a URL in minutes.
Used in 1 strategy
Tailscale
Zero config VPN for secure networking between devices and self hosted services.
Used in 1 strategy
Tailwind
Social media scheduling tool optimized for Pinterest and Instagram content.
Used in 1 strategy
WordPress
Open source content management system powering websites and blogs.
Used in 1 strategy
GitHub
Version control platform for storing and collaborating on code
Used in 1 strategy
Supabase
Open-source Firebase alternative with Postgres database and auth
Used in 1 strategy
HubSpot
All-in-one CRM platform for marketing, sales, and customer service
Used in 1 strategy
Airtable
Low-code database platform that combines spreadsheets with databases
Used in 1 strategy
Google LSA Integration
Google Local Services Ads for connecting with local customers
Used in 1 strategy
Social platform with niche communities for organic outreach and research
Used in 1 strategy
Professional networking platform for B2B outreach and content
Used in 1 strategy
Chrome
Google's web browser, used as the foundation for browser-based agents
Used in 1 strategy
Arvow
AI content and SEO automation platform for publishing brand-consistent blog content at scale.
Used in 1 strategy
Bubble
No-code platform for building and launching full web applications without writing code.
Used in 1 strategy
Convex
Backend-as-a-service platform providing a real-time database and server functions for app builders.
Used in 1 strategy
Deepgram
Speech-to-text API used to power real-time transcription inside voice AI agents.
Used in 1 strategy
Lovable
AI app builder that generates working web apps and websites from natural-language prompts.
Used in 1 strategy
MongoDB
Document database commonly used to store application data and, with vector search, power RAG pipelines.
Used in 1 strategy
PandaDoc
Document automation platform for creating, sending, and e-signing proposals and contracts.
Used in 1 strategy
Whimsical
Visual collaboration tool for creating flowcharts, wireframes, and mind maps. Widely used for mapping AI agent conversational flows before building.
Used in 0 strategies
Relevance AI
No-code platform for building and deploying custom AI agents
Used in 0 strategies
Runway
AI video generation and editing platform for creative professionals
Used in 0 strategies
Ahrefs
SEO toolset for keyword research, backlink analysis, and site audits
Used in 0 strategies
Semrush
All-in-one digital marketing platform for SEO, PPC, and content
Used in 0 strategies
Google Analytics
Free web analytics platform for tracking site traffic and behavior
Used in 0 strategies
GA4
Google Analytics 4 — next-gen analytics with AI-powered insights
Used in 0 strategies
Postiz
AI-powered social media scheduling and content management platform
Used in 0 strategies
Post Bridge
Social media management tool for scheduling and cross-posting content
Used in 0 strategies
Buffer
Social media scheduling and analytics platform for growing brands
Used in 0 strategies
Beehiiv
Newsletter platform built for growth with built-in monetization tools
Used in 0 strategies
ConvertKit
Email marketing platform designed for creators and solopreneurs
Used in 0 strategies
Replit
Browser-based coding platform for building and deploying apps fast
Used in 0 strategies
Salesforce
Enterprise CRM platform for managing customer relationships at scale
Used in 0 strategies
Apollo.io
Sales intelligence and engagement platform for B2B prospecting
Used in 0 strategies
Residential Proxies
Rotating residential IP proxies for web scraping and automation
Used in 0 strategies
Captcha APIs
Automated CAPTCHA solving services for web automation workflows
Used in 0 strategies