3.8 / 5

What Tool

Point at any tool or part, get identification and usage instructions

Fun

Instant

The Problem

Unknown tools/parts stall projects; hardware stores are overwhelming; searching is frustrating

Current Solutions (Not Great)

Ask hardware store employees, Google image search (hit or miss), YouTube (time-consuming)

Who Needs This

DIY beginners, new homeowners, people with inherited tools, repair hobbyists

You're staring at a tool, part, or component and don't know what it is or how to use it. What Tool identifies it from a photo: the specific type of screwdriver, the name of that plumbing fitting, what that electrical component does. Beyond identification, it provides usage instructions, safety warnings, and what else you might need. Perfect for DIY beginners, inherited toolboxes, hardware store trips, and repair projects. Never feel lost in a garage again.

Honest Take

This is a pretty niche use case for DIY beginners and inherited toolboxes—most people just ask at Home Depot or search Google. The AI might struggle with generic tools that look very similar, and repeat usage is limited once you've learned what your tools are. Could work as a free tool with affiliate links to hardware stores, but don't expect massive traction.

Monetization Ideas

Ways to turn this into revenue

Freemium

Free basic, $5-15/mo for pro

Ad-Supported

$1-5 CPM, needs volume

Affiliate / Referral

10-30% commission on referrals

Features

Key features that make this app valuable

Tool and part identification
Specific type/size detection
Usage instructions
Safety warnings
Related tools/parts needed
Common projects using this tool
Where to buy
Save to inventory
Voice-read instructions (hands-free)

Build Prompt

Use this prompt with an AI assistant to start building

Build a React PWA called 'What Tool' using WebInfer with vision capabilities. UI: camera viewfinder, identification result card, tool inventory, project guides. Capture: photograph tool or part. Vision model analysis with generateObject returns { identification: { category: string, type: string, specificName: string, size?: string, material?: string, brand?: string }, confidence: number, alternativeMatches: string[], visualFeatures: string[] }. Info generation: based on identification, generate usage context. Use generateObject: { description: string, commonUses: string[], howToUse: string[], safetyWarnings: string[], relatedTools: string[], complementaryParts: string[], buyingTips: string, approximateCost: string, skillLevel: 'beginner'|'intermediate'|'advanced' }. Display: photo with identification overlay, detailed info card, expandable sections for usage/safety. 'Read aloud' button uses speechSynthesis for hands-free (useful when hands are dirty/busy). Save to inventory: build catalog of owned tools. Project mode: describe what you want to do ('fix leaky faucet'), get tool checklist. Affiliate links: 'Buy this tool' links for missing items. History: recently identified items.

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