Keep/cut digest · checked 2026-08-27

What changed in AI tools — August 2026

A public keep/cut digest of recorded directory changes this month: new listings, model-lineup notes, and what to re-check before you renew.

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Rule

Keep one tool per weekly job.

If two paid tools own the same weekly job, keep one. Use a real task test, then cancel the extra seat before renewal.

New listings this month

HtmlSlides — Vendor submission. Interactive HTML decks. Test against Gamma before adding a paid seat.
Whop CLI — Terminal/agent control for Whop products, plans, and checkout. Relevant if you sell on Whop.

Re-check before you renew

Grok — Model lineup panel last checked 2026-08-26. Confirm current Grok 4.6 / Grok Build names on X before you pay for SuperGrok as a second assistant.
Cursor — Composer / model options move quickly. Re-run one real coding task before renewing Pro if you also pay Copilot or Claude.
ChatGPT — Lineup recorded as GPT-5.4 family as of 2026-08-26. Verify openai.com/pricing before annual.
Claude — Sonnet/Opus point releases plus Claude Code as a coding surface. Do not assume the chat plan and the coding workflow are the same job.

Sources

These notes are from recorded directory checks, not a live vendor API. Confirm prices and model names on official pages. Public digest is the headline list. Premium members get the curated alert feed, stack-audit template, and 7-day free trial (code LAUNCH50 for 50% off the first paid month, new users).