Highlights
What you can do with it
- Capturing notes, links, and images while you work
- Triggering a custom AI action from any application
- Organizing a personal library on a Mac
How to use it
- 1 Install TexTab on your Mac and start the free trial
- 2 Set up a keyboard shortcut for an AI action
- 3 Choose your AI provider and write the prompt
- 4 Capture or trigger the action from any app
Who it is for
Pros
- Runs AI actions without leaving your current app
- Works with more than one AI provider
- Unlimited custom actions with enhanced prompts
Limitations
- Still in testing, so bugs and changes are likely
- Long term pricing is not spelled out and free trial terms can change
- macOS only for now, with an iPhone app only planned
What TexTab is
TexTab is a personal library and quick capture tool built specifically for macOS. It helps you collect and organize ideas, links, images, and other information in one place. Its core idea is to turn AI tasks into keyboard shortcuts, so you can trigger a customized AI action in any application without switching windows or copying text between apps. The page says it supports multiple AI providers, allows unlimited customizable AI actions, and adds enhanced prompt features. It is currently in the testing phase, positioned as a productivity tool to speed up your work on a Mac. A free trial is offered, and an iPhone app is planned for the future.
What you can do with it
- Capture ideas, links, and images into a personal library
- Trigger custom AI actions from any app using a keyboard shortcut
- Connect more than one AI provider to the same shortcuts
- Build unlimited custom actions with enhanced prompts
Who it is for
- macOS users who want AI help without leaving their current app
- People who collect and reorganize notes, links, and images often
- Productivity focused users comfortable setting up custom shortcuts
What to watch out for
TexTab is still in testing, so bugs and missing features are likely, behavior can change before a stable release, and free trial terms can change. The long term pricing is not spelled out on the page, so confirm costs before you rely on it daily. It is macOS only for now, with an iPhone app only promised for later, so it will not help if you work across other platforms. Because it depends on outside AI providers, a change or outage on their side can break your shortcuts, and you should review any generated text before you use it.
FAQ
Is TexTab free?
It offers a free trial, but long term pricing is not detailed on the page.
What does it do?
It turns AI tasks into keyboard shortcuts so you can trigger custom AI actions in any macOS app, and it stores a personal library.
Which platforms?
It is built for macOS and is in testing, with an iPhone app planned for the future.
Why it is free
What the official page says： 免费试用免费
Free limits, trial length and features are decided by the official site and can change at any time.