Points to the exact control
Pip uses a screenshot of the current screen when you ask and circles the relevant button, menu, panel, or control instead of returning only text instructions.
Pip
Pip is a screen-aware AI assistant for Mac that answers voice or typed questions and points to the exact controls to use. It helps with multi-step workflows across Mac apps and can perform selected tasks with confirmation for actions that send or delete information.
Screen-aware help for Mac software
Pip is an AI assistant for Mac that combines screen-aware guidance with voice or typed questions. It sits beside the cursor, examines the screen when asked, and points to the exact interface element relevant to a task. This is intended for situations where a written explanation is less useful than knowing which button, menu, or panel to use.
Pip can guide users through multi-step workflows while they remain responsible for clicking. It also supports selected direct actions on the Mac, with confirmation for operations that send or delete information. The service is presented for macOS 14.2 or later and is described as usable across common Mac applications rather than requiring a separate integration for each one.
Features
Voice and text questions
Hold a key and ask a question aloud, or type one. Pip responds briefly and can speak the answer back to you.
Guides multi-step tasks
For workflows that span several screens or clicks, Pip follows the sequence as you proceed and identifies the next step.
Works across Mac apps
The product is described as working in any Mac app, including browsers, system settings, video editors, spreadsheets, design tools, and terminal workflows, without an app-specific plug-in.
Performs selected Mac actions
Pip can carry out selected local tasks when instructed, such as adjusting volume, enabling dark mode, arranging windows, setting a timer, or creating a reminder. Actions involving sending or deleting wait for confirmation.
Terminal voice typing
The Pro plan adds voice typing in the terminal for Claude Code and Codex; this usage does not consume question credits.
Use cases
Finding unfamiliar controls
Ask Pip where a control is in a browser, spreadsheet, design tool, or system setting. It highlights the relevant interface element so the user can make the change without searching through menus.
Learning professional creative software
Use a plain-language question while working in a video editor, color tool, or audio suite. Pip can identify the relevant panel or effect and continue pointing through a sequence of clicks.
Working through terminal problems
Ask about a terminal error or a port conflict. Pip can point to the prompt, explain a command, and show what to type before the user returns the command.
Handling everyday Mac tasks
Request routine Mac actions such as enabling dark mode, arranging windows, setting a timer, checking a calendar, or drafting a message. Pip handles supported actions on the Mac and asks for confirmation before sending or deleting.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Uses the current screen to identify and point to specific controls.
- Supports voice and typed questions without requiring a separate chat window.
- Can follow workflows across multiple clicks and is described as working across Mac apps.
- Includes confirmation before actions that send or delete information.
- Offers a free plan with no card required, plus paid plans with larger question allowances.
Cons
- The product requires macOS 14.2 or later; support for other operating systems is not stated.
- Question allowances are capped by plan: 30 per month on Free, 300 on Pro, and 1,000 on Max.
- Pip points users through guided workflows rather than automatically clicking the controls for them.
FAQ
What is Pip?
Pip is a Mac app that looks at the screen when asked, answers in a sentence, and points to the relevant control. It is designed to help with software tasks without requiring users to manage a separate chat window.
What operating systems does Pip support?
The source says Pip can be installed on macOS 14.2 or later. It does not provide a more detailed setup sequence.
What does Pip see and what happens to my data?
Pip does not continuously watch the screen. It looks when you hold the hotkey, after a double-press followed by a question, or when you type a question. Screenshots are not stored. Voice is sent to a speech-to-text service, the question and one screenshot go to the answering model, and the response goes to a voice service when spoken.
Does Pip control the computer for me?
Pip points to controls rather than clicking them for you during guided workflows. It can perform certain requested Mac actions, such as changing settings, starting media, arranging windows, creating reminders, checking a calendar, or sending a message. Actions that send or delete information require confirmation.
What does Pip cost?
The Free plan includes 30 questions per month at no cost. Pro costs $15 per month and includes up to 300 questions, while Max costs $69.99 per month and includes up to 1,000. Plans can be upgraded, switched, or canceled from the Pip menu.
Quick Facts
- Category
- AI assistant; productivity tool
- Platform
- macOS 14.2 or later
- Interaction
- Voice or typed questions with on-screen pointing
- Free plan
- $0; 30 questions per month
- Paid plans
- Pro: $15/month and 300 questions; Max: $69.99/month and 1,000 questions
- App coverage
- Described as working across Mac apps, including browsers, terminal, design, video, and productivity software
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