Software & AI Tools Studio

We build tools that give you the answer

Answer 42 develops practical business software: project management, ERP, automation, and AI-powered tools - built for the way real teams work.

Project Management
MRP / ERP
AI Automation
Chrome Extensions
Business Intelligence

Tools built for real work

Each product solves a specific problem, integrates with the tools you already use, and deploys without a migration project.

CW
Clear Works Live

Project and resource management for small professional teams. Tasks, workload, leave, and client billing in one place.

  • Team workload & availability planning
  • Client & project tracking
  • Time logging and billing
  • Google Apps Script - runs in your browser
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ERP
MRP / ERP Suite In development

Manufacturing resource planning and ERP tools for small to mid-size operations. Inventory, production, procurement, and costing.

  • Bill of materials & production orders
  • Inventory & stock control
  • Supplier & purchase management
  • SAP B1 integration support
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AI
AI Automation In development

Workflow automation and AI-assisted tools that connect your existing systems - built on proven AI infrastructure, deployed to your stack.

  • Process automation & triggers
  • Document parsing & extraction
  • AI-assisted decision support
  • REST API & webhook integrations
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EXT
Chrome Extensions In development

Browser extensions that add intelligence to the web pages and tools your team already lives in - without changing your workflow.

  • Context-aware AI assistance
  • Page capture & tab management
  • Smart Home & IoT dashboards
  • Weather monitoring & alerts
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From idea to running tool

We build incrementally, deploy early, and iterate with real users - not with waterfall timelines.

01

Define the problem

We start with the workflow that's costing you time or money, not with a feature list.

02

Build a working prototype

A functional tool in your hands within days - built to your stack, not a generic demo.

03

Integrate & automate

Connect it to what you already use - Google Workspace, SAP, REST APIs, custom backends.

04

Iterate with your team

Real feedback from real use. We refine until the tool fits the job exactly.

"The answer is only useful if it fits the question."

Answer 42 exists because most business software is built for a hypothetical average company - not yours. We build for the specific problem in front of you, with the tools and integrations you already rely on.

We leverage AI throughout - not as a feature, but as infrastructure. It makes our tools faster to build, smarter to use, and cheaper to run.

Every product we ship is one we use ourselves or build alongside the people who will use it daily.

Let's talk

Whether you have a specific problem to solve or just want to see what we're working on - we're easy to reach.

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