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    "slug": "rodin",
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    "type": "tool",
    "json": "https://plainly.guide/api/tools/rodin.json"
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   {
    "slug": "idol",
    "name": "Idol",
    "type": "model",
    "json": "https://plainly.guide/api/tools/idol.json"
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    "slug": "instantmesh",
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    "type": "model",
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   {
    "slug": "kaedim",
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    "slug": "keenface",
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    "slug": "kiri-engine",
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   {
    "slug": "krea",
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    "slug": "marble",
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    "slug": "sloyd",
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    "slug": "spline-ai",
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    "slug": "tripo",
    "name": "Tripo AI",
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    "slug": "triposr",
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   "url": "https://docs.csm.ai/",
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   "confidence": "medium",
   "confidence_label": "Checked, but the page was unclear or partial",
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   "confidence": "medium",
   "confidence_label": "Checked, but the page was unclear or partial",
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   "confidence": "medium",
   "confidence_label": "Checked, but the page was unclear or partial",
   "note": "Pricing page live with current plans. Homepage now talks mainly about robotics 'real-to-sim' work, so the 3D app's focus may shift."
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   "field": "likeness_cloning",
   "url": "https://www.csm.ai/pricing",
   "checked": "2026-10-12",
   "confidence": "medium",
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   "note": "No face or voice copying features listed."
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  {
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   "confidence": "high",
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   "field": "openness",
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