Yesterday's Top Launches: 5 Tools from January 17, 2026 | productdirs

Yesterday brought another wave of product launches, offering a particularly interesting mix for developers and startups. If you've been wrestling with coding on the go or hiring your next great engineer, January 17th might just be your lucky day.

Cursor AI Mobile

For developers who live in their code editors, Cursor AI Mobile is a clever solution to a common frustration. It’s a companion app for the Cursor IDE that essentially turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote control for your coding sessions. The idea is simple but powerful: you can send prompts from your mobile device that execute instantly on your Mac via the Cursor CLI. Think about stepping away from your desk for a coffee break, having a thought about refactoring a function, and triggering that process right from your phone. It's a free tool that seems perfectly aimed at maximizing those small pockets of time throughout the day. The success of this will likely hinge on how seamlessly the CLI integration works in practice, but the potential for uninterrupted workflow is significant for any developer using Cursor.

Binary

Hiring is a notorious time-sink for growing companies, and Binary steps in as a modern Applicant Tracking System (ATS) built specifically with startups in mind. It promises to cut through the clutter of resumes with AI-powered features like assistant reviews and automated email replies. The inclusion of video questions could also streamline early-stage screening. While the ATS space is crowded, Binary’s focus on speed and simplicity for smaller, agile teams is its main selling point. A freemium model makes it easy for cash-conscious startups to try it out without commitment. The real test will be whether its AI is smart enough to genuinely reduce manual work without missing promising candidates, a common pitfall for automated hiring tools.

Indy: Your ADHD Copilot

Indy takes a thoughtful approach to productivity by targeting a specific cognitive style. This free, AI-powered app is designed explicitly for how ADHD brains operate, moving beyond generic to-do lists. It uses concepts like "future-mapping" and "daily scaffolding" to provide external structure through adaptive prompts and guided reflection. The goal isn't to force a neurotypical workflow but to build a system that works with the user's natural tendencies. For anyone who finds traditional productivity apps rigid and discouraging, Indy could be a welcome change. Its success will depend on the personalization of its AI; a one-size-fits-all approach likely won't cut it for such a nuanced challenge. But as a free tool, the barrier to entry for giving it a shot is refreshingly low.

TeamOut AI

Planning a company offsite or team event is often a logistical nightmare involving endless tabs for flights, hotels, and activities. TeamOut AI aims to be the copilot for that entire process. It offers tailored property recommendations, flight cost estimates, and claims to have access to exclusive hotel deals. For an HR manager or an executive assistant tasked with organizing an event, this could save a considerable amount of legwork. The freemium model suggests there's a base level of functionality available for free, with more advanced planning features locked behind a paywall. The value here is directly proportional to the quality and specificity of its recommendations; if it just aggregates publicly available data, it might not be much better than doing it yourself. But if its AI truly understands team dynamics and budget constraints, it could become an indispensable tool.

Writizzy

In a world of overly complex content management systems, Writizzy positions itself as a minimalist blogging platform. It focuses on the core essentials: writing, publishing, and growing an audience. Built-in newsletters, analytics, and comment systems mean you don’t need to juggle a dozen different plugins. The promise of beautiful themes, custom domains, and easy migration from platforms like WordPress or Ghost is clearly aimed at bloggers who are tired of technical maintenance and just want to focus on their content. The freemium model is almost expected in this category, allowing writers to start for free and scale up as their audience grows. The challenge for any new platform is building a community, but for a writer seeking a clean, focused environment, Writizzy seems like a compelling option worth exploring.

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