For immediate release • 15 October 1997

Requisite Introduces the First Application That Identifies Precisely Which Application You Require

Requisite today announced the launch of its namesake service, a quiet software companion designed to eliminate the growing confusion of choosing among the expanding universe of desktop and early internet applications.

Built for the discerning professional who finds the sheer volume of available tools overwhelming, Requisite analyses a short description of one’s current task and returns a single, considered recommendation. No rankings. No lists. One answer.

“We did not set out to create another application. We set out to remove the need to choose.”
— Eleanor Vane, Founder

The Announcement

The service launches today across Macintosh and Windows platforms. Users simply open Requisite, type a sentence or two about the work at hand, and receive an immediate, unambiguous suggestion. The recommendation is accompanied by a brief rationale and, where applicable, a direct path to acquisition.

Early users report a marked reduction in decision fatigue. One architect noted that Requisite directed him to a single drafting application after weeks of fruitless comparison, allowing him to return to his drawings within minutes.

How Requisite Works

The underlying logic draws from an extensive, hand-curated index of available software, updated monthly by the Requisite editorial team. No algorithms trained on user data are employed; every suggestion is reviewed by a human editor before release.

Availability

Requisite is available immediately from the company’s San Francisco offices. A single-user licence is offered at a modest annual fee. Institutional licences for design studios and small agencies are also available upon request.

Media Inquiries

Journalists and analysts seeking additional information or review copies may use the form below. All requests are reviewed by the communications office within two business days.