AI BriefingLocal-first AI Agent 'Skales' Released
·2026.05.18 02:47
Key point
Skales, a local AI agent connecting directly to Ollama and optimized for privacy protection and low-spec environments, has been released.
Details
Skales is a Local-first AI desktop agent that uses Ollama as its core engine. It connects directly to Ollama without any intermediate server or telemetry, allowing full use of the user's local model library.
Key features include:
- Efficient resource usage: Uses only about 300MB RAM when idle, allowing VRAM to be fully allocated to the model.
- Extensive tool support: Provides 139+ built-in tools including shell, file management, browser control, and email.
- Autonomous coding agent: Comes with built-in Codework, featuring a 3-panel Diff GUI.
- Local RAG: Supports knowledge base functionality using local indexes without an external vector DB.
- Multi-platform: Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, with E2EE-based integration with mobile devices.
The license is BSL 1.1, and it is free to use for personal, educational, and internal business purposes.
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