illumi takes a unique approach to AI-assisted work by focusing on context-building before generation. Rather than starting from a blank prompt, teams upload their existing knowledge — files, Slack threads, notes — so that AI outputs are grounded in real project context. This makes it particularly well-suited for teams that need alignment before action. The multiplayer canvas format is intuitive and flexible, allowing teams to visually arrange prompts, outputs, and notes in whatever structure makes sense for their workflow. Support for multiple AI models means teams aren't locked into a single provider. As a relatively new tool, illumi's integration ecosystem is still limited, and specific pricing for premium plans beyond the free tier and 14-day trial has not been publicly finalized. Teams evaluating the tool should take advantage of the free tier to assess whether the visual, context-first workflow fits their collaboration style.
illumi is a visual team AI workspace that combines note-taking, brainstorming, and multi-model AI interactions on an infinite collaborative canvas. Teams can upload files, Slack threads, and notes to build shared context, then use AI models like Claude, GPT, and Gemini without losing that context. It supports real-time multiplayer collaboration with customizable cards, shapes, and boards for organizing ideas visually.