The 28 AI Tools I Wish Existed By Sharif Shameem – September 4, 2025 (5 min read) --- Overview In 2025, with advanced AI models like Claude Opus 4.1, GPT-5, and Nano Banana available, Sharif Shameem envisions practical AI-powered tools that could transform everyday tasks and creative workflows. Despite powerful models, he notes a gap in accessible, focused software applications leveraging these models. --- The Wish List of AI Tools Nano Banana-Powered Camera App Transform mediocre iPhone photos into Leica-quality images effortlessly. UI Theming AI Agent Automate adding light/dark modes and custom themes to any frontend project using visual feedback. Minified Code Debugger Agent Decompile and debug minified codebases with iterative code-debug loops. Workout AI Coach Hybrid A model with deep access to workout logs to suggest improvements and offer coaching. Browsing History-Based Recommendation Engine Tracks article engagement, curates daily digest of unread content, and refines suggestions via user feedback. Calorie Tracking Chat App Minimal-effort meal logging grounded in nutrition databases. Minimalist Long-Form Writing App with Personas Allows comments and highlighting by AI reviewers adopting various personas. Meta-Agent Builder Builds specialized AI agents on demand, e.g., for code decompilation. Ebook Reader with Inline AI Commentary Highlights passages and explains content from an author persona integrated seamlessly into reading. Deep Research Agent with Multi-Day Reasoning Handles complex queries by spawning sub-agents and reasoning extensively before responding. Paint-by-Number Filmmaking App Generates detailed storyboards from ideas to assist filming with a phone. Local Screen Recorder with Semantic Summaries Summarizes daily computer activity and integrates with chat for follow-up queries. Semantic Social Media Filters Filters feeds based on emotional impact, e.g., hide rage-inducing tweets. Curriculum Creation AI for Niche Topics Searches and digests web content to create guided learning paths from beginner to expert. Personalized Book Recommendation Engine Quizzes users, predicts preferences, and simulates user response before recommending. Semantic Search for TikTok and Instagram Reels Enables querying the vast knowledge in short video formats. Sleep Fitness App Integrating Multiple Devices Combines heart rate, VO₂, and other data for actionable, proactive sleep and recovery advice. Chat-Context Component Library High-level UI components tailored for chat interface development. Minimal Apple Watch Voice Assistant Answers complex questions succinctly, bridging gaps beyond Siri's capabilities. Writing App with Web-Found Suggested Readings Supports writers by curating helpful references without writing content for them. Adaptive Running App Customizes training plans based on pace, heart rate, and real-time data adjustments. Nano Banana Photo Templates App Offers prompt-free photo manipulations like hairstyle trials or family morphs. YouTube Video Vibes Finder (Similar to same.energy) Finds videos with similar moods or styles from a given URL, improving on YouTube’s basic algorithm. Voice-First Sony Walkman-Style Device for Kids Offline-friendly, screenless device for kids to ask LLM-powered questions and get explanations. Search Engine for Biographies via Personalized Questionnaires Returns biography excerpts relevant to the user’s current life situation and challenges. Screen Recording Agent Auditing Content Consumption Provides detailed analysis of digital “nutrition” beyond generic Screen Time metrics. **Marketplace for