Rethinking the Modern Document Editor

The introduction of large language models (LLMs) has marked a significant shift in the tools we use to think and create, moving us beyond static interfaces toward more dynamic, collaborative partners. In the early days of this shift, for instance, programmers began using AI as a sparring partner. They would keep a chat window open in a separate browser, patiently copy-pasting code snippets back and forth, a workflow reminiscent of browsing forums like StackOverflow.

This fragmented approach was soon reimagined by tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. By integrating AI capabilities directly into the coding environment, they eliminated the need for constant context-switching. Giving the model access to the entire codebase allowed for more relevant suggestions and direct manipulation of the code, leading to a smoother, faster, and more productive workflow.

A More Intentional Approach to Writing

This same evolution, however, has been slower to arrive in the world of writing. While developers have embraced integrated AI assistants, writers and content creators are often still working with tools that feel disconnected from this new potential. The dominant paradigm remains the digital equivalent of a typewriter, with AI features often added as an afterthought, a separate panel or a clunky add-on that disrupts the creative flow rather than enhancing it.

This is the space where we began to imagine a different kind of tool. We call it Wasabee. It’s built on a simple but profound idea: that writing is not a linear task, but a conversation. It’s a dialogue between the writer and their ideas, between the first draft and the final polish. Wasabee is designed to be a part of that conversation, an environment where the creation, editing, and refinement of content happen in a single, fluid space.

At the heart of Wasabee is a chat interface, but it's not a separate window or a chatbot in the corner. It's a direct line of communication to your documents. You can instruct, ask questions, and guide the evolution of your work with simple language. This approach keeps the writer firmly in control, making the AI a capable partner that executes your vision, rather than a system that tries to guess at it. It’s less about "auto-generating" content and more about giving writers powerful tools to manipulate and shape their own work with precision and intent.

Much like Google Drive brought collaboration to the cloud, we see Wasabee as bringing a deeper, more thoughtful form of collaboration, one between the writer and the intelligence embedded in their environment. It’s a space designed for craft, where the friction between idea and execution is minimized, allowing creators to focus on what truly matters: the substance and quality of their work.