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Think Clearer, Faster - Instant AI Insights Anywhere
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Criticly is a privacy-first AI companion for critical thinking, designed to help you analyze, question, and refine ideas instantly. Available as a lightweight Mac app, Criticly lets you select any text, from emails, research papers, Slack messages, or web pages, and get structured insights, critiques, and clarifying questions in seconds.
Leecy Lee
🛠️ 1 tool
The tool transforms how you engage with information by distilling complexity into clarity. With 8 built-in AI tools, including Distill, Evaluate, Question, Counter, Expand, Summary, Explain, and Quiz, Criticly turns passive reading into active reasoning. It helps you extract logic, spot bias, test comprehension, and explore opposing viewpoints, all without leaving your workflow.
Unlike most AI productivity tools, Criticly is fully privacy-focused, it never stores your text, uses local execution where possible, and supports custom AI model integrations like GPT, Claude, and Gemini. Whether you’re writing, studying, or analyzing, Criticly makes your thought process sharper, faster, and more structured, a true “thinking assistant” for the modern mind.
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October 10, 2025
Leecy Lee
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Freemium
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Criticly was manually vetted by our editorial team and was first featured on October 9th 2025.
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Pros and Cons
Pros
Instant AI insights from any app
Eight specialized reasoning tools
No signup or account required
Privacy-first, no data storage
Global keyboard shortcut for speed
Supports GPT, Claude, Gemini, and OpenRouter
Cross-app compatibility
Multi-language support (10 languages)
Light, minimalist interface
Code-signed and notarized for macOS
Lifetime license option with full updates
Human-quality critique and logical feedback
Works offline for select functions
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Currently limited to macOS
No team collaboration yet
Requires manual integration for custom models
Free plan capped at 10 daily actions
Browser-only Windows version in progress
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Q&A
What is Criticly?
Criticly is a minimalist AI-powered thinking assistant that provides instant clarity, critiques, and insights on any text you highlight.
How does it work?
Select any text, trigger the app with a global shortcut, and choose one of eight tools like Distill, Evaluate, or Explain to get structured insights in real time.
Is my data private?
Yes. Criticly never stores or transmits your text without permission, ensuring full privacy and local security.
Which AI models does it use?
Criticly integrates with GPT, Claude, Gemini, and OpenRouter, you can even bring your own API key.
Can I use it in other apps?
Yes. Criticly works across major tools like Word, Gmail, Slack, Notion, Chrome, Safari, and VS Code.
What platforms are supported?
Currently available for macOS (12+), with Windows and browser versions in development.
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