Cushion

Key Features

• •Posts: Single-topic threads that keep entire conversations on one page. Resolve discussions with AI, easily reference related posts, and tag teammates for feedback. This eliminates chat clutter and preserves context.
• •AI Agents: Offload repetitive tasks to a set of agents. Assign work like summaries, data lookups, or automations. Agents handle busywork so teams focus on what matters.
• •Check-ins: Automatic daily or weekly status updates that keep distributed teams in sync without meetings. Connect with integrations and subscribe to see everyone's progress.
• •Prioritized Inbox: A focused notification view that shows only what needs attention. Set reminders, use inline replies, and fully control alerts to avoid information overload.
• •Direct Messaging: Quick one-on-one or small group DMs for when async posts aren't needed. Keeps personal communication separate from team channels.
• •Workspace Search: Find any post, check-in, or file across the entire team history. Quickly locate past decisions and knowledge without scrolling through endless threads.
• •Tagging and @mentions: Directly involve team members in specific posts or messages. Get feedback and attention where it's needed most.
• •Integration Support: Connect Check-ins with external tools like Slack or email. Extend Cushion's reach into existing workflows without disruption.

Use Cases

• •A remote engineering team uses Posts to discuss a new feature proposal. They tag the product manager, ask for feedback, and let the AI agent summarize the final decision—saving hours of back-and-forth and creating a permanent record.
• •A marketing agency automates weekly client report generation with AI Agents. The agent pulls data from their workspace and compiles a summary, freeing the team from manual data collection every Friday.
• •A distributed startup uses Check-ins to replace daily stand-ups. Team members share progress and blockers automatically, and managers subscribe to get a weekly view—no meetings needed.
• •A customer success team relies on the Prioritized Inbox to handle urgent support requests. They set reminders for follow-ups and respond inline, never missing a critical client message.
• •A design team collaborates on a new landing page using a single Post. They iterate with comments, tag the developer for final approval, and archive the entire discussion for future reference.
• •A small nonprofit uses Workspace Search to quickly find past grant proposals and donor communications. Instead of digging through email threads, they retrieve documents in seconds.

Who is this for?

Cushion is built for small, distributed teams—typically 2–50 members—who work remotely or across time zones. Ideal users include startup founders, remote engineering squads, marketing agencies, design studios, customer support teams, and any organization that finds traditional chat apps chaotic and unproductive. The tool is especially valuable for those who prioritize async communication, deep work, and minimal meeting overhead. Freelancers, contractors, and virtual assistant teams also benefit from its organized messaging and AI automation. If your team struggles with information overload, siloed knowledge, or endless status meetings, Cushion offers a structured alternative.