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Pippin vs xtty

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Pippin compared with xtty
DetailPippin logo Pippinxtty logo xtty
What it doesA Mac app that writes and keeps your to-do list from the text on your screen Spend your time on the work, not the terminal
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingFree during beta. AI costs depend on your provider: ChatGPT plan costs vary by subscription, Claude API costs $100 to $500 per month in credits, OpenRouter uses pay-per-use pricing. Free with 7-day Pro trial; xtty Pro US$29.90 one-time purchase, no subscription, activates up to 2 Macs
Key features
  • Auto-updates tasks as they progress in emails and chat apps
  • Recents section shows up to ten rows from the last three days
  • Works with any Mac app that supports macOS Accessibility
  • Local data storage on Mac with no cloud sync
  • Masks passwords, API keys, tokens and sensitive numbers before saving
  • Screen reading checks every 15 seconds via macOS Accessibility
  • Voice chat interface to ask questions and give commands
  • Pause screen awareness for an hour or longer when needed
  • Requires macOS 15 or later with Apple silicon
  • Metal GPU-accelerated terminal rendering on macOS, as fast as Ghostty
  • Password autofill from macOS Keychain for configured prompts
  • Saved remote-machine list with direct connections, batch connections, and jump hosts
  • Duplicate Tab with same SSH host and remote working directory in independent session
  • Broadcast keyboard input to selected panes
  • Status and notifications for supported coding agents including Claude Code and Codex
  • File transfer with sz and rz inside terminal workflow
  • Local shell sessions with tabs, split panes, search, themes, fonts, and customizable keybindings
  • System OpenSSH configuration and keys support
  • Command palette for finding actions and saved SSH profiles
What makes it different
  • Writes tasks automatically from screen text instead of requiring manual typing
  • Keeps to-do list current without manual updates as work progresses
  • Uses your own AI provider instead of running proprietary servers
  • All data stored locally on Mac with no cloud account or server access to screen text
  • Never reads passwords or common password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden
  • Metal GPU-accelerated rendering as fast as Ghostty for local terminal performance
  • Built-in SSH workflows that reduce repeated steps without replacing existing OpenSSH setup
  • Credentials stay secure in macOS Keychain with no account or email verification required
  • Native macOS integration with familiar controls and Metal GPU rendering
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)06
Citation Flow (Majestic)023
Referring domains (Majestic)012

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