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File Link AI vs Skimlane

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File Link AI compared with Skimlane
Detail File Link AISkimlane logo Skimlane
What it doesGmail add-on that organizes attachments and links across email threads for project teams Private AI reading assistant for Chrome that processes pages as you browse
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inAU Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree plan includes file and link listing, version tracking, seen/unseen markers, save to Drive with rename, project organization, and register export. Pro plan costs $19 per month and adds inline file previews, AI document summaries, priority support, and early access to new features. Not given
Key features
  • AI file chat - ask questions about attachments and get answers without downloading
  • Automatic version tracking that marks current and old file versions
  • Seen and unseen markers for new files in threads
  • Project organization across multiple email threads
  • One-click save and rename attachments to Google Drive
  • Export document register for projects
  • AI summaries describing file contents
  • Inline file previews in Pro plan
  • Google OAuth verified and privately approved
  • Automatic page processing while browsing
  • Customizable reading recipes with export and import
  • Local and hosted AI model support
  • Local-first storage with no tracking
  • Auto Skim with site exclusions
  • Follow-up questioning and chat
  • Support for OpenAI-compatible endpoints
What makes it different
  • AI only activates when you explicitly click "Ask AI" - no background scanning or inbox monitoring
  • Zero data stored on servers - files saved directly to your own Google Drive
  • Reads only the open email thread, never scans entire inbox
  • Google verified and independently approved for privacy
  • Revoke access anytime in 2 clicks
  • No sign-up required with all data stored locally in Chrome
  • Customizable reading recipes you control and can share
  • Fully private with complete data deletion controls
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)50
Citation Flow (Majestic)2022
Referring domains (Majestic)8734

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