AI agents
skales
An AI on your computer that does the work, not just the talking
★ 1.9k
September 2026
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AI agents
What we checked ourselves
Not copied from the project's own blurb. These are things we opened and verified, with the date.
- 8 Sept 2026We checked that the link to the project still resolves.
- 14 Aug 2026We read the licence text itself (LICENSE) and found conditions attached to how it may be used.
- 1 Sept 2026We read the project's own documentation and found no sign that development has stopped.
Where this sits among the 114 tools we list in AI agents
- Works without using a terminal21 of 114
- Requires an API key29 that do not →
- Sends your input to the provider11 that do not →
Counted from our own checks: every tool we list is examined against the same criteria.
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?
- Only under conditions. The page shows 記載なし, but the actual terms — the AI model this page runs, or the provider's own terms — attach restrictions. Check the provider's terms 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.