illumi

Overview

illumi is an AI visual workspace that takes you from thinking to delivery.

You start with scattered ideas. You end with something publish-ready. illumi is where that journey happens, on a shared infinite canvas where your notes and AI work side by side.

What you can do:

Write in Note Cards, ask AI through Prompt Cards, and receive editable AI output in Preprint Cards — all visible and spatially organized on the canvas. Choose your AI model per task: Claude, GPT, Gemini, and more. Generate images with Imagen 4 without leaving the board. Control exactly what context your AI sees. Connect or disconnect notes from any prompt, remove noise, and refine without starting over. Collaborate in real time with live cursors, named collaborators, and camera-follow so your team stays on the same page. Share any board publicly with a QR code, or collect input from others using the built-in intake form builder. Plans: Free to start. Pro and Team plans unlock higher-tier models and more boards.

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Key Features

Multi-AI Model Integration: Access ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and other AI models in one workspace without switching between platforms.
Infinite Canvas Collaboration: Work with teammates in real time on a visual board where you can arrange prompts, notes, and outputs using cards and shapes.
WhatsApp Intake: Send messages, photos, and links directly to your illumi workspace through WhatsApp for instant capture and organization.
Card-Based Organization: Save favorite ideas as cards that populate your whiteboard, helping you visualize and expand thoughts with customizable layouts.
Workflow Templates: Build and share AI workflows, prompts, and templates that your entire team can access, edit, and improve.
Knowledge Compounding: Capture every workflow, insight, and lesson to build team intelligence across projects.
Selective Context Control: Include specific context in a visual graph to manage complex, interrelated ideas more effectively.
Flexible Scaling: Start with individual brainstorming and personal organization, then smoothly transition to team collaboration when ready.

Pros

No Context Switching: Access multiple AI models in one workspace without jumping between different platforms or tools.
Visual Organization: The infinite canvas with cards and shapes makes brainstorming and organizing complex ideas feel natural and intuitive.
Free to Start: Illumi offers a free starter plan that lets users begin brainstorming and organizing ideas without upfront costs, with optional paid upgrades as needs grow.
Real-Time Collaboration: See and shape every idea with teammates simultaneously, making AI work feel more connected.
WhatsApp Integration: Quick capture of ideas, messages, and files through a messaging app you already use daily.

Use Cases

Team Brainstorming Sessions: Marketing teams use the infinite canvas to organize campaign ideas, test different AI prompts for copy, and build a library of effective templates that everyone can access and improve.
Research Synthesis: Researchers organize multi-source data into cards, use different AI models to analyze information from various angles, and create visual connections between findings on the canvas.
Personal Knowledge Management: Individuals save inspiration from WhatsApp conversations as cards, organize ideas across multiple projects, and build personal AI workflows for recurring tasks like content drafting or analysis.
Cross-Functional Projects: Product teams collaborate on feature planning by combining user feedback, technical constraints, and AI-generated ideas in one visual space where everyone can contribute in real time.
Prompt Engineering: Teams refine and test AI prompts together, document what works, and create reusable prompt templates that capture institutional knowledge for faster onboarding.
Content Creation Workflows: Writers and creators organize research, draft with multiple AI models, and arrange content pieces visually to see how ideas connect before finalizing projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What AI models does illumi support?

illumi integrates ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and other AI models in one workspace. You can switch between models without leaving the platform or losing your context.

How does the WhatsApp integration work?

You can send messages, images, and videos to the illumi bot through WhatsApp. To set it up, log in to illumi, click your profile icon, select WhatsApp integration, and scan the QR code. Your messages will appear in your illumi workspace within seconds.

Is illumi free to use?

Yes, illumi is currently offered at 100% free with no hidden fees. You can upgrade when you're ready to scale, with no lock-ins or forced commitments.

Can I use illumi by myself or is it only for teams?

illumi works for both individual and team use. You can start by organizing personal ideas and saving inspiration as cards, then smoothly transition to team collaboration when you're ready.

What's the difference between illumi and regular AI chat interfaces?

Unlike linear chat interfaces, illumi provides an infinite canvas where you can visualize connections between ideas, reuse prompts, and organize outputs with cards and shapes. This makes it easier to manage complex projects and see how ideas relate to each other.

Do I need special equipment to use illumi?

You can access illumi through WhatsApp on any device, but for the best whiteboard collaboration experience, a laptop, tablet, or computer is recommended since the visual canvas works more smoothly on larger screens.

How does illumi help teams work better with AI?

illumi lets teams build a shared library of AI workflows, prompts, and templates. Everyone can see what works, refine existing approaches, and compound team intelligence instead of keeping AI interactions siloed in individual chat histories.