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What is Tine?
Tine is an AI-powered second cursor for Mac that lives in the MacBook notch and automates tasks by watching and acting on your screen. Unlike traditional chatbots confined to a window, Tine sees your actual screen including the active app, your selection, and your last move, so there's nothing to re-paste. It turns your clicks and keystrokes into named skills that can be replayed end-to-end when you ask.
Key features include: living beside your cursor, seeing your screen, acting on your say, suggesting drafts or autofilling directly at your cursor, taking over navigation across apps to complete tasks like posting to Slack, writing notes, running research, and filling forms. Tine works through your real apps, logs every step, runs on-device for privacy, and hands control back the moment you touch the mouse. You can record yourself doing a task once and Tine converts it into a reusable skill.
Tine is designed for Mac users who want to eliminate repetitive work across multiple applications. It's ideal for professionals who regularly perform the same workflows like form filling, CRM data entry, email composition, Slack posting, research tasks, and document creation. The tool is perfect for anyone who spends time on tasks that take minutes but feel like they take much longer due to repetition.
Tine pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free - Currently in free beta launch stage. The tool is available as a free download for Mac. No pricing tiers or paid plans have been announced yet. The launch is tagged as Free with no credit card required for the beta.
Tine pros
- Lives in the MacBook notch using wasted screen space
- Sees your actual screen and active app without re-pasting
- Works through real apps not just web interfaces
- Runs on-device for privacy and security
- Logs every step of automation for transparency
- Hands control back instantly when you touch the mouse
- Turns clicks and keystrokes into named reusable skills
- Autofills directly at cursor position
- Suggests drafts at cursor without opening new windows
- Navigates across multiple apps automatically
- Completes complex tasks like form filling end-to-end
- No need to re-paste content from chatbot windows
- Perfect for repetitive multi-app workflows
- Simple voice/command-based task activation
- Non-intrusive interface that appears when needed
Tine cons
- Only available for Mac (Windows version not announced)
- Downloads for Mac only, coming soon indication
- Requires macOS notch hardware for optimal placement
- May face limitations with apps blocking screen capture
- Accessibility API restrictions could limit some apps
- Beta/free launch stage means features may change
- No mobile or web version available
- Depends on Mac hardware with camera notch
Frequently asked questions about Tine
What is Tine?
Tine is a second cursor for your Mac that lives in the notch and acts as an AI desktop agent. Unlike chatbots boxed in a window, it sees your actual screen including the active app, your selection, and your last move. It drives the cursor across every app to complete tasks like posting to Slack, writing notes, running research, and filling forms.
How does Tine work?
Tine watches your screen beside your cursor and acts on your command. You can record yourself doing a task once, and Tine turns your clicks and keystrokes into a named skill. Next time, just ask and the cursor replays it end-to-end. It also suggests drafts or autofills directly at your cursor and takes over navigation across apps when ready.
Is Tine available for Windows?
No, Tine is currently only available for Mac. The website states 'Download for Mac (coming soon)' indicating Windows or other platform support is in development but not yet released.
Does Tine run on-device or cloud-based?
Tine runs on-device, which means your data stays on your Mac for privacy and security. This is different from cloud-based AI agents that send your screen data to external servers.
Can I stop Tine while it's working?
Yes, anything Tine does can be stopped and users have 100% control. The permission and interrupt controls are important - you can see what it's doing and stop it instantly by touching the mouse, which hands control back to you immediately.
What apps does Tine work with?
Tine works through your real apps including Slack, note-taking apps, research tools, and form interfaces. It navigates across multiple apps automatically. However, there may be limitations with apps that block screen capture or accessibility APIs, though Tine takes screenshots to find coordinates like a real human when needed.
How do I create a skill in Tine?
Record yourself doing a task one time and Tine turns your clicks and keystrokes into a named skill. For example, if you regularly fill the same form or post similar content to Slack, record that workflow once. Next time you ask, the cursor replays it end-to-end automatically.
Is Tine free to use?
Yes, Tine is currently free during its beta launch stage. You can download it for Mac without paying. No pricing tiers or paid plans have been announced yet as the product is in early launch.
What makes Tine different from other AI assistants?
Unlike chatbots confined to a window where you need to re-paste content, Tine lives in the MacBook notch and sees your actual screen including the active app, selection, and last move. It drives the actual cursor across apps rather than just generating text in a separate window, making it a true desktop automation agent.
Does Tine log what it does?
Yes, Tine logs every step of automation. This transparency feature lets you see exactly what actions the AI took, which is important for verifying work quality and understanding the automation process.