Tool Router

Decision matrix for which tool to use and when. Use this before starting any task.

🤖ChatGPT
Use For

Strategy, sorting, messaging, offers, workflows, SOPs, prompts, decisions.

When to Use

Use when you need to think through a problem, create a framework, write a strategy, or sort ideas into a plan.

Not For

Long-form book/course writing, large knowledge base processing.

📝Claude
Use For

Long writing, books, course refinement, large knowledge bases, brand voice.

When to Use

Use when you need to write or refine long-form content, process large documents, or maintain a consistent brand voice across a project.

Not For

Quick decisions, short tasks, real-time sorting.

Manus
Use For

Execution, pages, file organization, assets, implementation checklists, building from clear briefs, and the standalone Mission Control MVP.

When to Use

Use when you have a clear brief and need something built, organized, or executed — not just planned.

Not For

Strategy and decision-making (use ChatGPT first to create the brief).

📁Google Drive
Use For

Source files, docs, SOPs, prompts, assets, book/course files, knowledge base.

When to Use

Use as the source of truth for all documents, files, and assets. Everything important should live in Drive.

Not For

Real-time collaboration on complex projects (use Notion or similar for that).

🛍️Shopify
Use For

Ecommerce, coffee/products, inventory, shipping, checkout.

When to Use

Use when you are ready to sell physical products (coffee, lifestyle products).

Not For

Digital products, courses, or coaching (use a different platform for those).

🎨Canva
Use For

Graphics, labels, social visuals, presentation design.

When to Use

Use for any visual design work — social media graphics, product labels, presentation decks, or brand visuals.

Not For

Complex web design or interactive prototypes.

📊Go High Level (GHL)Optional
Use For

Funnels, CRM, email follow-up, booking, webinar registration, automations, course/member delivery.

When to Use

Use ONLY if chosen for funnels, CRM, emails, automations, forms, calendars, booking, follow-up, or course/member delivery. Do not assume GHL is the default.

Not For

General operations, Mission Control, or anything that doesn't clearly require a CRM/funnel tool.

⚠️ Optional later — not required for MVP
💎LovableOptional
Use For

Polished app prototype, client-facing portal, SaaS-style dashboard, or visual interface beyond the Manus MVP.

When to Use

Use ONLY if you need a polished app prototype, client portal, SaaS-style dashboard, or visual interface that goes beyond what Manus builds.

Not For

Internal tools, operations, or anything the Manus MVP already covers.

⚠️ Optional later — not required for MVP
🔬Derrick's Team
Use For

Kathryn / Health Detective AI Project only — health AI concepts, functional medicine knowledge base, health accountability agents, and client support agent concepts.

When to Use

Use ONLY for Kathryn's Health Detective AI direction. Do not route Joe's Mission Control, GFI work, Wealth Detective, coffee/ecommerce, or general AI services to Derrick unless explicitly assigned.

Not For

Joe's full Mission Control, GFI-related work, Wealth Detective, coffee/ecommerce, or general AI operations.