If you’re a fan of Excalidraw, you’re probably someone who thinks in sketches, diagrams, and sticky notes. It’s one of the most beloved tools for visual thinking, thanks to its simple interface and hand-drawn style that invites creativity without complexity.
But while Excalidraw excels at visual ideation, it doesn’t manage everything. To truly supercharge your workflow, you’ll want to pair it with a few focused tools — starting with a smart clipboard and task manager like Clipbo.red.
In this post, we’ll explore the best companion tools to use alongside Excalidraw to boost your creative thinking, task management, and information capture.
🧠 1. Clipbo.red – For Capturing Thoughts & Tasks Instantly
Excalidraw is perfect for brainstorming, but where do you store supporting notes, save insights, or track action items?
That’s where Clipbo.red shines:
- 📋 Save notes, links, and ideas while sketching in Excalidraw
- ✅ Create quick to-dos without breaking your visual flow
- 🔄 Sync across devices (Premium feature, free during beta)
Use it like your creative assistant—always ready to catch loose ideas before they disappear.
Designers and thinkers love Clipbo.red because it’s fast, minimal, and doesn’t interrupt flow—just like Excalidraw.
🧩 2. Notion – To Organize and Document Your Visual Work
After a whiteboarding session in Excalidraw, Notion is the ideal place to:
- Document insights
- Turn sketches into structured content
- Share findings with your team
Pairing Excalidraw + Clipbo.red + Notion gives you:
- Visual thinking (Excalidraw)
- Instant capture (Clipbo.red)
- Long-term knowledge base (Notion)
It’s the holy trinity for creative workflow clarity.
🎨 3. Figma – For Turning Sketches Into Real Interfaces
Once you’ve mapped out ideas visually in Excalidraw, Figma helps you:
- Transform sketches into polished wireframes
- Collaborate in real time with devs or stakeholders
- Design user flows, mockups, and high-fidelity interfaces
And again, Clipbo.red acts as the glue—keeping your notes and task lists available as you switch between tools.
💬 4. Loom – For Talking Through Visual Concepts
Excalidraw + Loom is a power combo for:
- Explaining a concept visually
- Creating design walkthroughs
- Presenting diagrams asynchronously
Use Clipbo.red to:
- Script your voiceover
- Save links to specific recordings
- Create a to-do list based on feedback
⚡ 5. FigJam – Real-Time Brainstorming With Teams
While Excalidraw is great for solo thinking, FigJam shines for collaboration. Use it to:
- Co-ideate with teammates
- Conduct quick UX exercises
- Map out flows together
But again, you’ll need a clipboard companion like Clipbo.red to:
- Track decisions
- Clip sticky note ideas
- Log your own tasks post-session
🚀 Your Ideal Visual Workflow Stack
Here’s what a modern creative stack looks like:
| Tool | Role |
|---|---|
| Excalidraw | Brainstorming and sketching |
| Clipbo.red | Capturing tasks, ideas, and links |
| Notion | Structuring and documenting your process |
| Figma | Turning ideas into design |
| Loom / FigJam | Sharing or collaborating |
These tools don’t compete—they complement each other.
🌟 Final Thoughts
Excalidraw gives you space to think. Clipbo.red gives you space to capture.
By combining Excalidraw with the right lightweight tools, you turn ideas into outcomes faster and with more clarity. If you haven’t already, give Clipbo.red a try—especially while it’s free during beta.
It’s the clipboard and to-do app made for creative workflows—simple, fast, and always ready.