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Skales v12.5.0 - Skills & Stack

It ships with a library of working skills it can reach for on its own. Some questions now cost you nothing at all. Ask "what's today's date", "what is 3 + 3", "how many kilometers is 12 miles" and the answer comes back instantly, straight from the app, without a single token going to a model. The reply wears a badge so you can see it was free.

We're pleased to share Skales v12.5.0, bringing a significant update to how Skales learns and works. This release focuses on empowering you with more control and making Skales more reliable.

A Built-in Skill Library

Skales now comes with a set of ready-to-use skills, covering tasks like bug diagnosis, interview planning, and research with citations. These skills can be automatically triggered by the AI or invoked by name. You can easily browse, search, and manage these skills, with built-in ones offering a solid foundation.

Style Packs for Studio

We've introduced style packs for Studio, offering 74 curated aesthetic references. These packs can be pinned to your Flow projects to influence typography, colour, and layout, helping you maintain a consistent visual style without compromising your content.

Ready-Made Agent Teams

To streamline your workflow, we've added five pre-defined agent teams: Research, Build, Analysis, Content, and Ops. These teams provide a sensible starting point for common tasks, and you can easily edit them or build your own from scratch.

The Agent Finishes What It Starts

Skales is now better at completing tasks. If an agent stops mid-plan, it will now continue on its own if there are outstanding checklist items or an announced next step, rather than waiting for your explicit command.

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