FAQ

Is it really free?

Yes. Every dependency is open source or free to self-host, and no feature needs a paid plan or a paid API key. CI checks the license of every package on every change.

Do I need an API key for a model?

No. toolDrop runs on local models through Ollama. You can add your own OpenAI-compatible endpoint if you want, but nothing requires one.

Do my credentials leave my machine?

No. They are encrypted in a local vault. With local models, nothing at all leaves your machine. If you configure an external model API, credentials are masked and personal data is redacted before anything is sent.

How is this different from a browser agent?

A browser agent asks a model what to do on every request, which is slow and costs tokens each time. toolDrop asks a model once, to build a tool. After that the tool is plain code that runs in seconds, gives the same answer every time, and can be tested.

What happens when a website changes?

The failing call starts a heal: toolDrop finds the step that broke, asks the model for a minimal fix, tests it with saved inputs and publishes a new version, while your call waits. If the fix fails 3 times, the tool is marked degraded and you are told why.

Which websites work?

Sites you could use in a browser yourself. Each new site shows a reminder to check its terms of service. toolDrop does not get around paywalls or access controls, and never solves captchas automatically.

Can I share the tools I build?

Tools for public websites can go into the community recipe library. Tools for sites you sign in to stay on your machine with your credentials.

Which systems does it run on?

Windows, macOS and Linux, with Node.js 24 or newer. A machine with a GPU or Apple Silicon builds tools faster, but tools run fine without one.