Skywork

AI agent that researches a topic and builds slides, documents or spreadsheets from it.

3.5our rating

FreemiumFrom $0Works with Claude Code

Quick take

One request, and it researches the topic and builds a deck, report, spreadsheet or web page from it.
You can choose the AI model behind each job, including ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini models.
Free daily credits let you try it. Basic is $19.99 a month, or $149.99 a year.
Very similar to Genspark and Manus. Try the free credits on all three and keep the one whose output you like.
Run by Chinese company Kunlun Tech, so check the privacy terms before uploading sensitive files.

What is Skywork?

Skywork is an AI agent that researches a topic and turns what it finds into finished work. Ask for a market overview and it searches the web, then builds a slide deck, a written report, a spreadsheet, a simple website or a poster, with sources. You can pick which AI model it uses, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Kimi and DeepSeek models, or let it choose.

Its assistant, SkyClaw, can run scheduled tasks, connect to chat apps, and use packs of ready-made skills for jobs like sales research, marketing plans or lesson planning. It also makes images and short videos. Skywork is run by Kunlun Tech, a Chinese tech company, and has an API and an MCP server (a connector that lets Claude use another app) for making documents and slides.

The catch: it does much the same as Genspark and Manus, and credits go quickly on big research jobs. Users have reported slowdowns when demand spikes. Check its privacy terms before uploading confidential business documents.

Who's using it, and who it's for

Founders
Consultants
Marketers
Analysts
Teachers

Founders, consultants and marketers who want research turned into a first-draft deck or report in one go.

Key features

Research to deliverable
Searches the web, then builds slides, documents, spreadsheets, websites or posters with sources.
Choice of AI models
Pick from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Kimi, DeepSeek and more, or let it choose.
SkyClaw assistant
Runs scheduled tasks and connects to chat apps so it can work while you're away.
Skill packs
Ready-made sets of skills for jobs like sales research, marketing plans and lesson planning.
Images and video
Makes images and short videos alongside documents.
API and MCP
Generate documents, slides and sheets from your own tools or from Claude.

How we rate it

3.5 / 5

Our rating

From using the tool ourselves. The average of the five scores.

Ease of use: 3.5
Features: 4.0
Output quality: 3.5
Value for money: 3.5
Speed & reliability: 3.0

Skywork pricing

Free
$0
Trying a few tasks.
- Daily free credits
- Access to the main tools
Our pick
Basic
$19.99/mo, or $149.99/yr
Occasional reports and decks.
- 10,000 credits a month
- Bonus credits when you sign up
- Daily login credits
Plus
$49.99/mo, or $399.90/yr
Weekly research and decks.
- 28,000 credits a month
- Bonus credits when you sign up
- Daily login credits
Ultra
$249.99/mo, or $1,899.90/yr
Heavy daily use.
- 150,000 credits a month
- Bonus credits when you sign up
- Daily login credits

Which plan should you pick?

Use the free credits on a real task first, like a competitor overview deck. If it saves you time, Basic on yearly billing is the cheapest way in. Prices are often discounted, so check the upgrade screen.

Prices in USD unless noted, checked 3 November 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on their site before you buy.

Best use cases

Ways Skywork can slot into your week.

1
Competitor overview deck
Ask for a 10-slide deck on your top five competitors and get a sourced first draft.
2
Market research report
Get a written report on a market or trend, with links to every source.
3
Lead or supplier list
Have it research and build a spreadsheet of suppliers or prospects in your area.
4
Weekly industry digest
Schedule a task that researches your industry news every Monday and sends a summary.

How it fits your tech stack

Use it for the research-heavy first draft, then finish slides in Gamma or PowerPoint and polish writing in Claude. If you already use Claude Cowork or Genspark for this, you likely don't need it as well.

Connects to

Claude

Pros and cons

Pros

Turns one request into a sourced deck, report or spreadsheet
Choice of leading AI models
Scheduled tasks and skill packs
API and MCP server for automation
Free daily credits to try it

Cons

Credits drain fast on big research jobs
Slowdowns reported at busy times
Overlaps almost completely with Genspark and Manus
Chinese parent company, so check data terms for sensitive work
Slides need polishing before they're client-ready

Skywork alternatives

The closest alternatives to Skywork in the library, best rated first.

Gamma
4.5
Best for pitch decks from notes
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Napkin AI
4.3
Best for diagrams for slide decks
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GPT for Work
4.2
Best for Bulk AI jobs across spreadsheet rows
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Claude Docs & Slides
4.0
Best for reports and proposals from research
Compare with Skywork

Why it made the list

It's one of the most capable all-in-one agents for turning a single request into slides, documents and spreadsheets.

Skywork FAQ

How much does Skywork cost?

There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $0. Prices checked 3 November 2026 against Skywork's pricing page.

Is Skywork free?

Yes, Skywork has a free option. Use the free credits on a real task first, like a competitor overview deck. If it saves you time, Basic on yearly billing is the cheapest way in. Prices are often discounted, so check the upgrade screen.

What is Skywork best for?

Skywork is best for research reports with sources, first-draft slide decks from a prompt and spreadsheets of researched data. Founders, consultants and marketers who want research turned into a first-draft deck or report in one go.

What are the best Skywork alternatives?

The closest alternatives are Gamma, Napkin AI, GPT for Work and Claude Docs & Slides. Gamma is best for pitch decks from notes.