Thanks Siqi for hunting us, and your incredible support since day one.
A year and a half ago, we started exploring a question: how can humans and AI collaborate? As someone who lives in Figma and whiteboards to organize my thoughts, our first attempt was simple: a canvas where you could place your files and your LLM convo cards. This allowed for a fluid way to connect, select, and combine information to interact with the models more freely.
After we launched, we were amazed to see users uploading a huge variety of file types, using the whiteboard as their primary space for reading and processing information. This pushed us to rapidly expand our file support and processing capabilities. Soon after, users began asking for a way to generate specific deliverables, like images, documents, and even web pages, based on their uploaded information. We quickly got to work to make that a reality.
Through this journey, our core mission became crystal clear: in an age of fragmented information, we want to provide a unified workspace. A place where you and your AI partner can process all your relevant information and create the exact outputs you need.
So with Kuse, our focus is to empower you to:
-> All Your Information: continuously expanding support for more file formats and data sources, bringing everything that matters to you into one place.
-> Intuitive UX: a unified, visual interface to combine and leverage your information (real-time team collab is also WIP!)
-> Smarter AI: to better understand your context, and current ideas and workflows
-> Wide Range of Outputs: docs, images, videos, web pages, and more, without switching between different tools
Even without spending a dime on marketing, we're humbled to have over 400 fast-moving teams and 200,000 top performers: educators, product managers, creatives, consultants, students, and writers, love Kuse.
I was fortunate to go through Y Combinator with a previous company (rct.ai, W19), where I learned one simple but profound lesson: "make something people want."
Your feedback, suggestions, and critiques are invaluable in helping us get closer to that goal.
@xiankun Niiiice launch! I have a question though, when I chat long docs I often have to edit manually twice or three times to ask AI creating tables and graphs. Are there presets so the templates will create organized contents like bullet points + table + graphs / mindmap？
Kuse is one of the few tools that feels like it was designed for actual thinking, not just dumping prompts into a chatbox. Love how you’ve made it visual, flexible, and outcome-driven — excited to see what’s next!
@venkateshiyer Thanks so much! We’re thrilled you’re enjoying the visual and flexible approach. More exciting updates are on the way and we can’t wait to share them : )
Love how Kuse lets you wrangle all your files and convo cards on one canvas—finally, no more hopping between apps just to get stuff done, fr. This is awesom!
@cruise_chen Thanks for the love, Cruise! 🙌 That’s exactly what we’re going for: one place where everything comes together so everyone can get things done seamlessly. We’ve got more canvas magic coming soon, so stay tuned!
How does Kuse’s AI determine the most relevant outputs—like documents or web pages—from a mix of uploaded files and conversation cards, and can users guide or customize that process?
@justin2025 Thanks for the question, Justin! Kuse’s AI looks at the content across your files and conversation cards to find the most relevant information based on context and patterns. Users can definitely guide the process by organizing cards, tagging content, or highlighting what’s important, which helps the AI surface results that matter most. We’re excited to see how people customize it for their workflows!
@charlenechen_123 Thank you, Charlene! 😊 You don't need any tech or coding skills to get started with Kuse.
Many non-tech people like educators, marketers, and admin staff use Kuse to brainstorm ideas, visualize their work, and generate a variety of deliverables. I’d say that Kuse suits people without a tech background even better.
I've been using Kuse for about three months now, so I'm pretty much a regular. Last week, I used it to prepare a client seminar, and wow! I realized I could keep all my PDFs and Excel files in one place, which really saved me a lot of headaches. I usually have 20+ tabs open, but this time, I didn't have to switch between them once!
@fay0227 Thanks so much! We love hearing that it works well for brainstorming. Designers and marketers have been creating amazing things with Kuse and we are excited to see more : )
Really fascinating evolution from a simple canvas-LLM hybrid to this unified workspace concept. The YC background shows in how user behavior has guided the product development.
What really clicks here:
Visual canvas approach to organizing AI interactions feels much more natural than traditional chat interfaces
Expanding file format support based on actual user behavior was smart
Focus on generating specific deliverables (docs, images, web pages) directly from the canvas
That hint of "more canvas magic coming soon" is exciting - the platform already seems powerful for thinking and creating.
What stands out is how this tackles the fragmentation problem in knowledge work. Instead of adding another silo, it creates a space where different types of information can actually interact meaningfully.
Quick question: Have you seen any unexpected workflows emerge? Like combinations of file types or canvas arrangements that weren't part of the original vision but turned out to be really powerful?
The validation from educators, PMs, creatives, consultants makes sense - these are all roles that deal with connecting disparate information into coherent outputs. Really impressed by how this feels designed for actual thinking, not just another AI chat interface. The visual, flexible, outcome-driven approach makes a lot of sense.
Upvoted! Looking forward to seeing how the real-time collaboration features develop. 🚀
@xi_z Hi Xi, really appreciate this thoughtful breakdown. You nailed it - we started from a simple canvas + LLM idea, but it was exactly those real user behaviors that pushed us into building a true unified workspace.
On your question about unexpected workflows: yes! A few that surprised us:
Educators dropping in PDFs + YouTube lectures, then using the canvas to auto-generate quizzes and lesson plans side by side.
Consultants mixing Excel financial models with research PDFs, then asking Kuse to generate strategy docs that pull from both.
Students building mind maps with convo cards + flashcards, then turning them into shareable study guides with Visualizer.
These weren’t in the original roadmap, but they showed us just how flexible the “canvas as context” can be.
We’re excited to keep evolving in that direction, and real-time collab is very much on the way!
I like the idea that "A canvas is better than a chatbox." It captures your audience perfectly. Canvas-focused collaboration, similar to Figma but with a Notion-style approach - a highly valuable proposition. Congrats on the launch!
@michael_vavilov Thanks so much! We’re happy to hear the canvas approach resonates with you. Our goal is to make collaboration visual, flexible, and productive!
It’s rare to see a tool that can take completely messy, unstructured inputs and turn them into beautiful, structured deliverables — all while keeping the context visual and editable. The canvas approach makes it feel natural to brainstorm, refine, and re-use work without losing track of ideas.
Kuse really nails the “chaos in, genius out” promise — it’s already becoming my go-to space for organizing thoughts and creating ready-to-share outputs. Can’t wait to see what the team builds next! 🙌
@zenlee Thank you so much! We’re really excited to hear that Kuse is helping you turn messy ideas into structured, shareable work. It’s awesome to know the canvas approach is making brainstorming and refining feel more natural. We have been dedicated to continuously developing new features and improving Kuse, and hearing feedback like yours is what keeps us going : )
This is pretty cool! What did you guys use to build the infinite canvas experience? Curious how many objects your largest canvas has on it and how the performance is
@d_r_farrell Thanks! We are built upon @Tldraw. The sdk is pretty smooth. We rarely experienced with performance issue even with super large amount of objects on the canvas.
As an indie dev, I tried Kuse to map out my product ideas and it’s awesome. You start with one tiny thought, it branches into all kinds of possibilities, and then it comes together into a solid plan. Clear, fun, and seriously cool!
@chuyzhang Thanks so much Chuy! That’s exactly how many indie devs and PMs are using Kuse to start with a spark, let it branch out, then pull everything back into a clear product plan. Can’t wait to see what you build with it!
I like that I can jump right in, but I wanted to understand the use case first, maybe even see a quick video of how it’s used, instead of being dropped into a project without knowing why I’d use it. It’s a great idea and probably very useful for a PM, but I had to visit the About page to figure it out, and it’s still unclear.
@ryanmtaylor We’ve published several tutorial videos across our socials, you can check them out here: https://www.youtube.com/@kusehq. We’re also actively improving the onboarding experience (including better templates). Thanks again for your feedback!
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Hey PH fam!
Xiankun here, founder of Kuse.
Thanks Siqi for hunting us, and your incredible support since day one.
A year and a half ago, we started exploring a question: how can humans and AI collaborate? As someone who lives in Figma and whiteboards to organize my thoughts, our first attempt was simple: a canvas where you could place your files and your LLM convo cards. This allowed for a fluid way to connect, select, and combine information to interact with the models more freely.
After we launched, we were amazed to see users uploading a huge variety of file types, using the whiteboard as their primary space for reading and processing information. This pushed us to rapidly expand our file support and processing capabilities. Soon after, users began asking for a way to generate specific deliverables, like images, documents, and even web pages, based on their uploaded information. We quickly got to work to make that a reality.
Through this journey, our core mission became crystal clear: in an age of fragmented information, we want to provide a unified workspace. A place where you and your AI partner can process all your relevant information and create the exact outputs you need.
So with Kuse, our focus is to empower you to:
-> All Your Information: continuously expanding support for more file formats and data sources, bringing everything that matters to you into one place.
-> Intuitive UX: a unified, visual interface to combine and leverage your information (real-time team collab is also WIP!)
-> Smarter AI: to better understand your context, and current ideas and workflows
-> Wide Range of Outputs: docs, images, videos, web pages, and more, without switching between different tools
Even without spending a dime on marketing, we're humbled to have over 400 fast-moving teams and 200,000 top performers: educators, product managers, creatives, consultants, students, and writers, love Kuse.
I was fortunate to go through Y Combinator with a previous company (rct.ai, W19), where I learned one simple but profound lesson: "make something people want."
Your feedback, suggestions, and critiques are invaluable in helping us get closer to that goal.
Thank you so much for your support! ❤️
@xiankun Feels like a real thinking canvas. Do you support real-time collab, keyboard-first flow, and Notion/Drive import with live sync?
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@anwarlaksir Hi Anwar, real-time collab & sync is on the roadmap!
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Kuse is one of the few tools that feels like it was designed for actual thinking, not just dumping prompts into a chatbox. Love how you’ve made it visual, flexible, and outcome-driven — excited to see what’s next!
Kuse
@venkateshiyer Thanks so much! We’re thrilled you’re enjoying the visual and flexible approach. More exciting updates are on the way and we can’t wait to share them : )
Agnes AI
Love how Kuse lets you wrangle all your files and convo cards on one canvas—finally, no more hopping between apps just to get stuff done, fr. This is awesom!
Kuse
@cruise_chen Thanks for the love, Cruise! 🙌 That’s exactly what we’re going for: one place where everything comes together so everyone can get things done seamlessly. We’ve got more canvas magic coming soon, so stay tuned!
@cruise_chen @adrainj inbox me for more details
Congrats on the launch, Xiankun!
How does Kuse’s AI determine the most relevant outputs—like documents or web pages—from a mix of uploaded files and conversation cards, and can users guide or customize that process?
Kuse
@justin2025 Thanks for the question, Justin! Kuse’s AI looks at the content across your files and conversation cards to find the most relevant information based on context and patterns. Users can definitely guide the process by organizing cards, tagging content, or highlighting what’s important, which helps the AI surface results that matter most. We’re excited to see how people customize it for their workflows!
PopPop AI Vocal Remover
Just give it a try! What is Kuse AI best suited for if I don't have a tech or coding background?
Kuse
@charlenechen_123 Thank you, Charlene! 😊 You don't need any tech or coding skills to get started with Kuse.
Many non-tech people like educators, marketers, and admin staff use Kuse to brainstorm ideas, visualize their work, and generate a variety of deliverables. I’d say that Kuse suits people without a tech background even better.
I've been using Kuse for about three months now, so I'm pretty much a regular. Last week, I used it to prepare a client seminar, and wow! I realized I could keep all my PDFs and Excel files in one place, which really saved me a lot of headaches. I usually have 20+ tabs open, but this time, I didn't have to switch between them once!
Kuse
@andrew_jameson111 This made our day 🙌 That’s exactly the pain point we wanted to solve. Thanks so much for sharing this! It really means a lot!
VMEG
Congratulations! Kuse is perfect for brainstorming. I think it's ideal for designers and marketers.
Kuse
@fay0227 Thanks so much! We love hearing that it works well for brainstorming. Designers and marketers have been creating amazing things with Kuse and we are excited to see more : )
Wow! Freakin amazing. I'm rethinking my whole tech stack.
Kuse
@candytoybox Thanks a ton! We are glad Kuse is inspiring new ideas for your tech stack : )
Chance AI: Curiosity Lens
Really fascinating evolution from a simple canvas-LLM hybrid to this unified workspace concept. The YC background shows in how user behavior has guided the product development.
What really clicks here:
Visual canvas approach to organizing AI interactions feels much more natural than traditional chat interfaces
Expanding file format support based on actual user behavior was smart
Focus on generating specific deliverables (docs, images, web pages) directly from the canvas
That hint of "more canvas magic coming soon" is exciting - the platform already seems powerful for thinking and creating.
What stands out is how this tackles the fragmentation problem in knowledge work. Instead of adding another silo, it creates a space where different types of information can actually interact meaningfully.
Quick question: Have you seen any unexpected workflows emerge? Like combinations of file types or canvas arrangements that weren't part of the original vision but turned out to be really powerful?
The validation from educators, PMs, creatives, consultants makes sense - these are all roles that deal with connecting disparate information into coherent outputs. Really impressed by how this feels designed for actual thinking, not just another AI chat interface. The visual, flexible, outcome-driven approach makes a lot of sense.
Upvoted! Looking forward to seeing how the real-time collaboration features develop. 🚀
Kuse
@xi_z Hi Xi, really appreciate this thoughtful breakdown. You nailed it - we started from a simple canvas + LLM idea, but it was exactly those real user behaviors that pushed us into building a true unified workspace.
On your question about unexpected workflows: yes! A few that surprised us:
Educators dropping in PDFs + YouTube lectures, then using the canvas to auto-generate quizzes and lesson plans side by side.
Consultants mixing Excel financial models with research PDFs, then asking Kuse to generate strategy docs that pull from both.
Students building mind maps with convo cards + flashcards, then turning them into shareable study guides with Visualizer.
These weren’t in the original roadmap, but they showed us just how flexible the “canvas as context” can be.
We’re excited to keep evolving in that direction, and real-time collab is very much on the way!
WalkSmart
Very nice design!
Kuse
@marcelokunze Thank you! Our design team really appreciates the kind words!
I like the idea that "A canvas is better than a chatbox." It captures your audience perfectly. Canvas-focused collaboration, similar to Figma but with a Notion-style approach - a highly valuable proposition. Congrats on the launch!
Kuse
@michael_vavilov Thanks so much! We’re happy to hear the canvas approach resonates with you. Our goal is to make collaboration visual, flexible, and productive!
PPT.AI
Absolutely loving Kuse! 🚀
It’s rare to see a tool that can take completely messy, unstructured inputs and turn them into beautiful, structured deliverables — all while keeping the context visual and editable. The canvas approach makes it feel natural to brainstorm, refine, and re-use work without losing track of ideas.
Kuse really nails the “chaos in, genius out” promise — it’s already becoming my go-to space for organizing thoughts and creating ready-to-share outputs. Can’t wait to see what the team builds next! 🙌
Kuse
@zenlee Thank you so much! We’re really excited to hear that Kuse is helping you turn messy ideas into structured, shareable work. It’s awesome to know the canvas approach is making brainstorming and refining feel more natural. We have been dedicated to continuously developing new features and improving Kuse, and hearing feedback like yours is what keeps us going : )
Been using Milanote for visual workflows, love how Kuse adds AI, flexible file support. Cool launch!
Kuse
@iamrajanrk Thanks so much, Rajan! We’re glad you’re enjoying the AI and flexible file support. It’s awesome to hear you like the launch!
CoSupport AI
this is sooo unique and different! Congrats guys! Excited to try it.
Kuse
@bdzhel Thanks a lot, Josh! We’re excited for you to try it and can’t wait to hear your feedback : )
Kuse
@alex_koo Absolutely! Our native mobile app is coming soon : )
Onlook
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@d_r_farrell Thanks! We are built upon @Tldraw. The sdk is pretty smooth. We rarely experienced with performance issue even with super large amount of objects on the canvas.
Kuse
@chuyzhang Thanks so much Chuy! That’s exactly how many indie devs and PMs are using Kuse to start with a spark, let it branch out, then pull everything back into a clear product plan. Can’t wait to see what you build with it!
I like that I can jump right in, but I wanted to understand the use case first, maybe even see a quick video of how it’s used, instead of being dropped into a project without knowing why I’d use it. It’s a great idea and probably very useful for a PM, but I had to visit the About page to figure it out, and it’s still unclear.
Kuse
@ryanmtaylor We’ve published several tutorial videos across our socials, you can check them out here: https://www.youtube.com/@kusehq. We’re also actively improving the onboarding experience (including better templates). Thanks again for your feedback!
Runway Financial
We've all probably suspected that a chatbox isn't going to be the ultimate expression of AI, and I think Kuse has shown that it can be done.
Kuse
@siqichen Thanks Siqi for hunting us and you supprot from day 0. We are gonna make it!
Product Hunt
Where are you in this video!? Do you need help escaping!?
Kuse
@rrhoover playing a "hunter game" in an abandoned factory and i wish i could stay in the zone forever XDDD