Download Skales
Free. Local. Yours.
Windows (x64)
Windows 10 / 11
Format: Windows Installer (.exe)
Size: ~215 MB
Type: NSIS installer, no admin required
macOS
macOS 12 Monterey or newer
Linux (Beta)
Ubuntu / Debian x64
Linux Beta Note
Tested on Ubuntu. Desktop Buddy, system tray, and auto-updater are all working. Community feedback welcome on GitHub.
System Requirements
OS: Windows 10+, macOS 12+, or Linux x64 (Beta) · RAM: 4 GB minimum · Disk: 500 MB · Network: Required for cloud AI providers. Not needed if you use Ollama for offline operation.
No Docker. No Node.js. No terminal. No runtime dependencies whatsoever.
Up and running in 5 steps
- 1
Download the installer
Pick your OS below and click the download button. No account or email required.
- 2
Run it
Windows: if you see a SmartScreen warning, click "More info" then "Run anyway". macOS: open the .dmg and drag Skales to your Applications folder. Linux: make the AppImage executable with chmod +x before running.
- 3
Pick your language
The setup wizard supports English, Deutsch, Español, and Français.
- 4
Add your API key
We recommend OpenRouter for beginners - one key unlocks 100+ models. Or connect Ollama for completely free, offline use.
- 5
Start chatting
Open the main window or click the Desktop Buddy gecko to start. That's it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Skales is source-available under BSL-1.1 on GitHub.
Questions? See all features or read about privacy.