Yap vs Skillux

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Yap compared with Skillux
Detail	Yap	Skillux
What it does	Fast, private, open-source dictation for macOS	Designer-authored UX skills for Claude, Cursor, and Codex — locked flows, interaction rules, and sample interfaces in every pack.
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	2023	Not given
Based in	US	Not given
Pricing model	Open source	Not given
Pricing	Free	Individual skills start at $1.99 to $6.99. Subscription plans: Monthly $15.99/month, Quarterly $46.99/quarter, Yearly $169.99/year for full library access. Single-skill purchases unlock one commercial project; subscription passes unlock unlimited commercial projects.
Key features	On-device transcription using Apple's Speech framework No account or API key required No audio or telemetry sent outside the device	Runnable sample interfaces included in each pack Install as SKILL.md files in Claude, Cursor, Codex, or Windsurf Commercial use license included with all purchases Up to 50 downloads per day CLI install and download options 7-day refund window for purchases
What makes it different	Runs entirely on your Mac with no data leaving your device Free and open source	Designer-authored packs guarantee UX best practices rather than generic AI output Reusable UX systems prevent regenerated designs from losing consistency No design background required to produce professional interfaces Works with multiple AI coding tools: Claude, Cursor, Codex, and Windsurf Marketplace model lets designers earn from refined design patterns
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	59 no change since last check	Not checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	11	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	41	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	529	1

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