In 2024 we were talking about AI as something "coming soon". In 2026 — AI has become an essential part of my workday.
Here are the tools I actually use every day or every week:
1. Claude Code — For Building Websites
What it is: A CLI tool from Anthropic that lets you build complete projects using natural language.
I use it for: Building websites, editing code, adding new features. This entire website was built with it.
Why it's special: It understands the entire codebase — not just the file you're in. And it integrates with Figma via MCP.
Price: Included in the Claude Pro subscription ($20/month) + API usage.
2. Claude (Web/App) — For Writing and Ideas
What it is: Anthropic's chatbot — like ChatGPT but with higher quality writing.
I use it for: Writing website content, brainstorming, writing articles (like this one!), translation.
Why it's special: The best AI for understanding and writing in natural language. The Artifacts feature is excellent for reviewing content.
Price: Free (limited) or $20/month.
3. Figma AI + MCP — For Smart Design
What it is: A set of features from Figma that use AI + the MCP protocol for integration with external tools.
I use it for: Converting designs to code, reviewing designs, auto layout suggestions.
Why it's special: It works inside Figma — no need to go to another tool and come back.
Price: Included in Figma subscription.
4. Midjourney — For Images and Visual Identity
What it is: Currently the most powerful AI tool for generating images.
I use it for: Creating hero images, illustrations, mockup backgrounds, brand exploration.
Why it's special: The image quality is extraordinary — especially V6.1. It understands styles and aesthetics in an impressive way.
Price: From $10/month.
5. Cursor — For Code Editing
What it is: A code editor built on VS Code but with integrated AI.
I use it for: When I need to edit something simple quickly without opening Claude Code.
Why it's special: Its autocomplete is very smart and understands context. The chat can read files.
Price: Free (limited) or $20/month.
6. Perplexity — For Research
What it is: An AI-powered search engine — instead of giving you links, it gives you direct answers with sources.
I use it for: Researching trends, statistics, tool comparisons, anything I need to know quickly.
Why it's special: Faster and more accurate than Google for most questions. And the sources are clearly visible.
Price: Free (limited) or $20/month.
7. ElevenLabs — For Audio and Video
What it is: An AI tool for converting text to natural human speech.
I use it for: Creating voiceovers for videos, audio prototypes, dubbing.
Why it's special: The quality of Arabic audio has improved significantly. It can clone your voice.
Price: From $5/month.
An Important Note
You don't need to use all these tools. Start with one or two and master them. The most important thing is to integrate AI into your workflow naturally — not use it just to "look modern".
If you're just starting, I recommend Claude + Figma — both will radically change the way you work.