What this is and how to use it.

The Consilix AI Toolkit is an opinionated, evergreen reference to the AI tools worth knowing in 2026. It is built and maintained by Consilix, the same advisory practice that runs AI readiness audits, training, and embedded operator retainers for UK SMEs.

What is in here

• The map — a categorised "when to reach for which" guide. Common operator jobs mapped to the right tool chain.
• Six tool sections — Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok. Each has sub-products, key features, when to reach for it, when not to.
• Prompt library — copy-paste prompts in the Consilix house style, covering setup, drafting, compliance, research, sales.
• Skill library — worked Claude skills (compliance reviewer, contractor quote analyser, daily inbox briefing) with the full SKILL.md content plus install guides.
• Workflow recipes — common multi-tool sequences for jobs that span several tools.

How it is maintained

Updated continuously. New tools, new features, pricing changes, and shifts in editorial recommendation are folded in as they happen. The "last verified" stamp at the bottom of every tool page tells you when that page was last touched.

What is on the way

• Auth and multi-tenant SaaS shape. Companies, teams, role-based access. Your company gets its own private prompt and skill library on top of the Consilix seed.
• AI workflow builder. Type the job you are trying to do, get back the right tool chain with the right prompts.
• Daily research pipeline. Automated scan for new tools, model releases, feature changes. Editorial review before anything gets added.
• Weekly screenshot diffs. Setup guides stay accurate as vendor UIs change.

House style

British English. Direct. No marketing language. The toolkit is opinionated by design, because lists of every AI tool are everywhere; useful editorial judgement is not. Ranks mean ranks; "do not bother" is a valid verdict.