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Description:
Programmable tooltip that can be used with any app

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.0.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @tanin47 | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: productivity developer-tools macos automation utilities

Install: brew install --cask tip

About:
Tip is a programmable tooltip utility that allows users to create custom, context-aware tooltips for any application. It leverages AppleScript and JavaScript for customization, enabling dynamic information display based on the active app or selected text. This tool enhances workflow efficiency by providing instant, relevant information without leaving the current context.

Key Features:

Programmable via JavaScript and AppleScript
Context-aware tooltips based on active application
Works system-wide across all macOS applications
Customizable appearance and behavior

Use Cases:

Displaying API documentation for selected code
Showing translations for selected text
Providing quick reference data for current workflow

Alternatives:

PopClip – Similar context-aware functionality but with a focus on action menus rather than tooltips
BetterTouchTool – More comprehensive automation tool that can achieve similar results with more configuration

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:06pm	2.0.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	79cf3b8b
Jul 10, 2024 1:19pm	2.0.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	cc48474b