For over 30 years, digital advancements have transformed the world, and geoengineering is no exception. From readily available aerial data to machine learning-powered soil analysis, BIM design, and real-time construction monitoring, these technologies empower our field. However, innovations often follow a hype cycle, with inflated expectations giving way to disillusionment before, hopefully, reaching true productivity. This cycle presents strategic opportunities and challenges for academia and practitioners alike, depending on timing. While the digital transformation of geoengineering tools will undoubtedly continue, the key lies not in the technology itself but in efficiently harnessing its potential to solve the fundamental problems that make geoengineering so captivating.