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Chalk compared with Slot & Shaft
DetailChalk logo ChalkSlot & Shaft logo Slot & Shaft
What it doesA native macOS drawing app for quick sketches, screenshot markup, and AI-generated diagrams Design DIY furniture from aluminum extrusion, resize it in 3D, and get a parts list that matches the model
StageNot given Not given
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Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: $0 forever, includes all drawing tools, unlimited sketches in one folder, copy to clipboard as PNG, and auto-save with local-first storage. Pro: coming soon. Not given
Key features
  • Instant copy-to-clipboard as PNG
  • No accounts or setup required
  • Local-first storage with auto-save
  • Screenshot annotation with arrows, boxes, text, and freehand tools
  • AI diagram generation via Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code
  • Refine diagrams through chat
  • Paste screenshot from clipboard
  • Unlimited sketches in one folder
  • Native macOS performance
  • All drawing tools included in free version
  • Resize designs in 3D to custom dimensions
  • Parts list generated from the same model data
  • All dimensions in metric and inches
  • Every part linked to US sellers
  • Designs checked against fit rules before listing
  • Part data sourced from manufacturer drawings
  • Designs labeled as AI draft or test-built
  • No account needed to browse and design
What makes it different
  • Zero-friction design: open, draw, and share in seconds with no setup or accounts
  • Local-first architecture: all sketches stay on your Mac, nothing leaves unless you ask
  • AI integration runs through your own subscription with no proxying of prompts
  • Parts automatically computed to fit together based on slot systems and hardware compatibility
  • Data sourced from manufacturer specifications rather than guesses
  • Cut lengths computed from design model, not estimated
  • Distinguishes between reference data and physically verified designs
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