Criticly is a privacy-first AI companion for critical thinking, designed to help users analyze, question, and refine ideas instantly. Available as a lightweight Mac app, it allows you to select any text—whether from emails, research papers, Slack messages, or web pages—and receive structured insights, critiques, and clarifying questions within seconds.
Key Features
- Instant Text Analysis — Provides critiques, insights, and clarifying questions from any selected text.
- Privacy-First Design — Ensures user data is protected with local-first processing.
- Cross-Platform Text Support — Works across emails, documents, chat tools, and web pages.
- Critical Thinking Aid — Encourages deeper analysis and structured reasoning.
Pros
- Enhances clarity and critical thinking in everyday tasks.
- Lightweight Mac app with seamless text selection.
- Boosts productivity by turning passive reading into active analysis.
- Maintains user privacy, avoiding unnecessary data sharing.
Cons
- Currently limited to Mac users.
- Best suited for text-based content analysis only.
- May require user effort to act on generated insights effectively.
Who is this Tool For?
- Professionals seeking clearer communication and analysis.
- Researchers and students refining ideas and arguments.
- Writers and editors improving drafts with structured feedback.
- Knowledge workers handling large volumes of text daily.
Pricing Packages
- Not publicly listed — may follow subscription or one-time license model.
