Apps & Platforms

Scrapalot runs in your browser today, with a native Android app available now and a desktop app coming soon.

Overview

There are three ways to use Scrapalot:

• Web app (primary): The main way to use Scrapalot. Works in any modern browser - nothing to install.
• Android app (available now): A native Android build you can download and sideload. Not yet on the Play Store.
• Desktop app (coming soon): A native Windows/macOS application is planned but not yet downloadable.

Web App

The web app is the primary, fully featured way to use Scrapalot.

• No installation: Open it in any modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari).
• Always up to date: You always run the latest version automatically.
• Cross-platform: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile browsers.

Get started: Sign up at scrapalot.app and start uploading documents immediately - no download required.

Android App

A native Android app is available now. It is distributed as an APK (sideload) and is not yet on the Google Play Store.

Download

Download the latest APK directly:

• Website: https://scrapalot.app/downloads/scrapalot-mobile.apk
• GitHub Releases: Also published as a release asset on the project's GitHub releases page.

Install (Sideload)

Because the app is not on the Play Store yet, you install it manually:

1. Download scrapalot-mobile.apk from the link above (on your Android device, or transfer it over).
2. Allow install from this source: When you open the APK, Android will prompt you to allow installs from your browser/file manager. Enable it for that app.
3. Tap Install and wait for it to finish.
4. Open Scrapalot from your app drawer.

Updates

The Android app supports over-the-air web-bundle updates, so the in-app experience stays current. You only need to reinstall the APK when a new native shell is released.

Signing In

The Android app connects to the same Scrapalot cloud account as the web app. Sign in with your existing email and password - your workspaces, collections, and documents are shared across web and Android.

Desktop App

Coming Soon

A native desktop application (Windows and macOS) is planned but not yet available. There is currently no .exe, .dmg, or AppImage to download.

For now, use the web app at scrapalot.app on your computer - it provides the full Scrapalot experience in any modern browser - or the Android app on your phone.

We'll announce the desktop app here when it ships. In the meantime, the web app covers all desktop use cases.

Uploading Documents

Whichever platform you use, uploading works the same way:

1. Click on a collection in the left sidebar.
2. Click the "Upload" button or drag-and-drop files.
3. Watch real-time progress as documents are processed.
4. Start asking questions once processing completes.

Supported formats: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Text, Markdown, and more.

Choosing AI Models

Scrapalot supports multiple AI providers across all platforms:

Cloud AI (requires internet):

• OpenAI (GPT models)
• Anthropic (Claude)
• Google (Gemini)

Local / self-hosted AI:

• Ollama, vLLM, and LM Studio (run models on your own machine and point Scrapalot at them)
• Server-side GGUF models (self-hosted deployments)

To change models: Settings → AI Providers → Choose a provider and model.

Privacy & Security

• Your data, your control: Use the managed cloud (standard), or run an on-premise deployment (Enterprise, on-demand) to keep everything on your own infrastructure. Your research data is always yours - export and migrate anytime.
• No tracking on local AI: When you run a local model (Ollama / vLLM / LM Studio), your document content is processed on your own machine.
• When data leaves your device: Only when you use a cloud AI provider (OpenAI/Anthropic/Google) or enable Deep Research with web search.

Getting Help

Resources

• User Guide: Built-in help documentation
• FAQ: Common questions and answers
• Community: GitHub discussions and issues
• Support: Email support@scrapalot.com

Reporting Issues

If you encounter bugs:

1. Note steps: Write down what you were doing when the issue occurred.
2. Report: File an issue on GitHub or email support.
3. Include: Screenshots and any error messages.

What's Next?

Once you're in (web or Android), you're ready to:

1. Upload Your First Documents: Learn how to add documents.
2. Ask Questions: Start chatting with your AI assistant.
3. Organize Collections: Create knowledge stacks for different topics.
4. Configure AI Models: Choose the best AI model for your needs.

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Enjoy Scrapalot! Your AI-powered research and knowledge assistant - on the web today, and Android now.