SMRY, AI-enhanced open source 12ft.io and removepaywall.com alternative
I was curious about how tools like 12ft.io worked, so I built an open-source tool to bypass paywalls and generate AI summaries of articles. Built with Next.js 13, Server Actions, shadcn/ui, and React Server Components, it's designed for efficiency and ease of use. Check it out and contribute on GitHub!
SMRY, AI-enhanced open source 12ft.io and removepaywall.com alternative launched on November 11, 2023 with 10 votes, #1,426 of 4,332 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
SMRY is an open-source tool that bypasses article paywalls and generates AI summaries of the content. Built with Next.js 13 and modern web technologies, it functions as an alternative to services like 12ft.io and removepaywall.com. The tool is designed for efficiency and accessibility, allowing users to read paywalled articles and quickly understand their key points. The code is available on GitHub for contributions and review.
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From the sources
Follow news and RSS feeds with an AI agent. Get summaries, ask questions, and keep everything you read searchable.
Pricing, as stated on its site
Free tier, paid plans from $3/mo — Free tier with 20 AI summaries & chats per day, sync up to 50 articles, 100 feeds, and limited features. Patron plan at $36/year ($3/month equivalent) includes unlimited summaries, chat, audio, and ad
checked October 2026 · prices change
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