A new tool called Wingman is making it easier for everyday users to create and manage software applications. Made by a company named Emergent, Wingman uses artificial intelligence to handle daily tasks across various apps. The goal is to let people without coding skills build and control their digital workflows effortlessly.

What Is Wingman and How Does It Work?

Wingman is an autonomous AI agent that can read, control, and interact with popular messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and iMessage. It can also connect to email, calendars, CRMs, and GitHub right out of the box. Users can set up tasks to run automatically or trigger actions based on specific events. The AI remembers the context of ongoing tasks, so users don’t have to repeat instructions each time.

One of Wingman’s key features is its ability to split tasks into those it can do independently and those that need human approval. This is called establishing “trust boundaries.” For example, it can schedule meetings or send messages but will pause before deleting data or sending group messages until the user gives the OK. This helps keep control in the user’s hands while automating repetitive chores.

Ease of Use and Integration

Emergent designed Wingman to be user-friendly. It doesn’t require coding knowledge—connections between Wingman and other apps are made automatically, without needing API calls or API keys. The platform handles all technical setup behind the scenes. Users can also customize how Wingman responds, making it feel more like a trusted assistant than just another tool.

Wingman supports various AI models, including the latest from ChatGPT and Anthropic, or users can choose Emergent’s own AI to save costs. Signing up is quick, and users can choose to develop full-stack apps, mobile apps, or even web pages with the AI’s help. Pricing options start at $20 per month, with discounts for those trying it out. The platform uses modern web technologies to deliver professional-looking applications.

Overall, Wingman aims to help busy people who are overwhelmed by small, repetitive tasks. Instead of failing at productivity, they can rely on AI to handle routine work, freeing up time for more important things. Emergent’s approach shows how AI-powered tools are making software development more accessible to everyone, not just tech experts.

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• https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/citizen-developers-now-have-their-own-wingman/

Sources

• emergent.sh
• emergent.sh
• ai-expo.net
• techexevent.com
• techforge.pub