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Skimlane vs Clawdrobe

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Skimlane compared with Clawdrobe
DetailSkimlane logo SkimlaneClawdrobe logo Clawdrobe
What it doesPrivate AI reading assistant for Chrome that processes pages as you browse Free Mac app to run multiple Claude accounts at once
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: $0 for up to 2 accounts with every feature and no time limit. Pro: $10 one-time for unlimited accounts on up to 3 Macs with no subscription.
Key features
  • 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
  • One app per account with separate Dock icons and chat history
  • Real-time usage limits display in app and menu bar
  • Keyboard shortcuts for account switching and quick access
  • Notifications at 70%, 80% and 90% of usage limits
  • Automatic memory management with auto-sleep for unused accounts
  • Claude Code with custom Terminal commands per account
  • Works with Apple silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 26 or later
  • Automatic updates for Clawdrobe and Claude Desktop integration
What makes it different
  • 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 for up to 2 accounts with every feature, no time limit or subscriptions
  • No password or data access - uses Claude's own unchanged code
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)Not checked yet no change since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)220
Referring domains (Majestic)340

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