Skim
Free
MIT app; provider fees separate
- Included scope
- Mail client and optional BYOK drafting/search
Skim
● Identity checkedWindows email client with optional AI · Official-source review 2026-10-09
Skim is a keyboard-oriented Windows IMAP/SMTP mail client with local caching and optional AI drafting, thread questions, mailbox search and unread recaps. Users supply their own supported provider connection or local endpoint.
- Category
- Windows email client with optional AI
- Free access
- MIT open-source mail client free, no subscription/account. Optional AI uses your provider key and billing; local models have hardware/setup requirements.
- API access
- Anthropic, OpenRouter or OpenAI-compatible endpoints advertised, including local Ollama/LM Studio/vLLM. Public client API unconfirmed; standard IMAP/SMTP mail access.
Is Skim right for you?
A good fit for
Relevant to Windows users wanting a small email client with selectable AI processing routes.
Before you choose
Windows10/11 with WebView2; per-user installer and MSI available. No calendar, contacts manager, rules, filters or snooze. Thread context up to twenty-five emails, unread recap up to twenty and may mark summarized messages read; writing-style analysis can inspect up to hundred sent messages. Cloud requests send selected mail/context to chosen provider despite local cache and credential store. Zero-telemetry and accuracy claims untested. Offline actions queue for later sync. No install, mailbox connection, email move/send or AI query performed.
Workflow and handoff
Use a test mailbox, inspect AI context and provider terms and verify queued actions and draft recipients before connecting sensitive mail.
Pricing and practical limits
Windows10/11 with WebView2; per-user installer and MSI available. No calendar, contacts manager, rules, filters or snooze. Thread context up to twenty-five emails, unread recap up to twenty and may mark summarized messages read; writing-style analysis can inspect up to hundred sent messages. Cloud requests send selected mail/context to chosen provider despite local cache and credential store. Zero-telemetry and accuracy claims untested. Offline actions queue for later sync. No install, mailbox connection, email move/send or AI query performed.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | Skim is a keyboard-oriented Windows IMAP/SMTP mail client with local caching and optional AI drafting, thread questions, mailbox search and unread recaps. Users supply their own supported provider connection or local endpoint. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Windows10/11 with WebView2; per-user installer and MSI available. No calendar, contacts manager, rules, filters or snooze. Thread context up to twenty-five emails, unread recap up to twenty and may mark summarized messages read; writing-style analysis can inspect up to hundred sent messages. Cloud requests send selected mail/context to chosen provider despite local cache and credential store. Zero-telemetry and accuracy claims untested. Offline actions queue for later sync. No install, mailbox connection, email move/send or AI query performed. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
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Skim pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is Skim used for?
Skim is a keyboard-oriented Windows IMAP/SMTP mail client with local caching and optional AI drafting, thread questions, mailbox search and unread recaps. Users supply their own supported provider connection or local endpoint.
Does Skim have a free plan?
MIT open-source mail client free, no subscription/account. Optional AI uses your provider key and billing; local models have hardware/setup requirements.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Skim cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Skim through an API?
Anthropic, OpenRouter or OpenAI-compatible endpoints advertised, including local Ollama/LM Studio/vLLM. Public client API unconfirmed; standard IMAP/SMTP mail access.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Windows10/11 with WebView2; per-user installer and MSI available. No calendar, contacts manager, rules, filters or snooze. Thread context up to twenty-five emails, unread recap up to twenty and may mark summarized messages read; writing-style analysis can inspect up to hundred sent messages. Cloud requests send selected mail/context to chosen provider despite local cache and credential store. Zero-telemetry and accuracy claims untested. Offline actions queue for later sync. No install, mailbox connection, email move/send or AI query performed.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.
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Official product page reviewed for disclosed costs; unverified prices and allowances are identified in the listing.
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