AI agents

skales

An AI on your computer that does the work, not just the talking

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Popularity

★ 1.6k

Last update

August 2026

License / pricing

Not stated

What it does

Goes beyond chat to actually open files, research and produce documents, installed in one click with no Docker or terminal. Paired with Ollama it runs fully offline so files never leave the machine; connect one of fifteen-plus providers instead and they do. A built-in trial lets you start without any API key. Since it manipulates files, back up anything important first, and be clear which mode you are running in.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

Setup difficultySome setup needed
Command lineNot required
API keyRequired
Sends data onlineYes

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

skales FAQ

Is skales free?: skales itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.
Do I need to install anything or write code to use skales?: You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.
Does skales work on a phone?: No. It needs a computer.
Can I use skales commercially?: The project does not state a clear licence, so commercial use cannot be confirmed here. Check the official page or ask the author before using it at work.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

Tool	Command line	API key	Sends data out	Phone	Commercial use
skales (this page)	Not needed	Required	Yes	No	With conditions
rowboat	Not needed	Required	Yes	No	Yes
pluely	Not needed	Required	Yes	No	Yes
juggler	Not needed	Required	No	No	Yes

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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What it does

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

skales FAQ

Is skales free?

skales itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use skales?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does skales work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use skales commercially?

The project does not state a clear licence, so commercial use cannot be confirmed here. Check the official page or ask the author before using it at work.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

Tool	Command line	API key	Sends data out	Phone	Commercial use
skales (this page)	Not needed	Required	Yes	No	With conditions
rowboat	Not needed	Required	Yes	No	Yes
pluely	Not needed	Required	Yes	No	Yes
juggler	Not needed	Required	No	No	Yes

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.