{ "seo": { "title": "SwiftBiu — Context Actions for Text, Files, OCR & Plugins on macOS", "description": "SwiftBiu is a macOS context action platform. Select text, drag files, capture screen text via OCR, then run translate, compress, share, AI, and plugin workflows in one step — with shortcuts, gestures, and app configurations.", "keywords": "SwiftBiu, macOS, context actions, text actions, file actions, OCR, screenshot translation, PopClip alternative, Raycast, Alfred, automation, plugins, gestures, shortcuts, drag triggers, AirDrop, AI, clipboard", "plugins_title": "SwiftBiu Plugins — JavaScript SDK, HTML Web Extensions & Automation", "plugins_description": "Browse the SwiftBiu plugin library and learn to build JavaScript plugins or HTML web extensions for macOS context actions on text, files, OCR, AI, and automation workflows.", "plugins_keywords": "SwiftBiu plugins, JavaScript plugins, HTML extensions, macOS automation, OCR tools, text tools, file actions, AI plugins, SwiftBiuX", "privacy_title": "SwiftBiu — Privacy Policy", "privacy_description": "Privacy Policy for SwiftBiu. Learn how we protect your selected text, files, and diagnostics data locally on macOS.", "privacy_keywords": "SwiftBiu privacy policy, data privacy, local data processing, macOS utility safety, no data collection", "terms_title": "SwiftBiu — Terms of Service", "terms_description": "Terms of Service for SwiftBiu. Review user license agreements, Pro purchases, and local data processing terms on macOS.", "terms_keywords": "SwiftBiu terms of service, user agreement, EULA, macOS app license, Pro purchase terms", "changelog_title": "SwiftBiu Changelog — Latest macOS Context Action Releases", "changelog_description": "Release notes for SwiftBiu on macOS: file drag triggers, OCR improvements, new file actions, and stability fixes.", "changelog_keywords": "SwiftBiu changelog, release notes, macOS updates, file drag triggers, OCR, PopClip alternative updates", "alternatives_title": "SwiftBiu Alternatives — Compare PopClip, Raycast & Alfred", "alternatives_description": "Honest comparison of SwiftBiu vs PopClip, Raycast, and Alfred for macOS text actions, file drag triggers, OCR, plugins, and pricing.", "alternatives_keywords": "SwiftBiu alternatives, PopClip alternative, Raycast alternative, Alfred alternative, macOS context actions, selection toolbar", "vs_popclip_title": "SwiftBiu vs PopClip — macOS Selection Toolbar Comparison", "vs_popclip_description": "Compare SwiftBiu and PopClip for macOS: selection toolbar, file drag triggers, OCR capture, plugins, and pricing. Choose the right text-action tool.", "vs_popclip_keywords": "SwiftBiu vs PopClip, PopClip alternative, macOS selection toolbar, text actions, plugins", "vs_popclip_h1": "SwiftBiu vs PopClip", "vs_popclip_tldr": "Both put actions next to selected text. SwiftBiu also covers file drag dials, OCR capture, and deeper per-app routing with a Free + $9.99 one-time Pro model.", "vs_popclip_best_other_title": "Choose PopClip if…", "vs_popclip_best_other": "You mainly want a mature text-only selection toolbar and already rely on PopClip’s extension ecosystem for selected text.", "vs_popclip_best_swiftbiu": "You want text, files, and OCR in one product — selection toolbar plus directional file drag triggers, OCR region capture, and per-app rules.", "vs_raycast_title": "SwiftBiu vs Raycast — Context Actions vs Launcher", "vs_raycast_description": "Compare SwiftBiu and Raycast for macOS productivity. SwiftBiu focuses on selection, file drag, and OCR context actions; Raycast is launcher-first.", "vs_raycast_keywords": "SwiftBiu vs Raycast, Raycast alternative, macOS launcher vs toolbar, context actions, OCR", "vs_raycast_h1": "SwiftBiu vs Raycast", "vs_raycast_tldr": "Raycast is a launcher suite. SwiftBiu is a context action layer that appears next to selected text, dragged files, and OCR captures without opening a launcher.", "vs_raycast_best_other_title": "Choose Raycast if…", "vs_raycast_best_other": "Your daily workflow is launcher-first: extensions marketplace, window management, and command palette across the whole Mac.", "vs_raycast_best_swiftbiu": "You want actions where the work already is — selection toolbar, file drag dials, OCR capture — without switching to a launcher first.", "vs_alfred_title": "SwiftBiu vs Alfred — Context Actions vs Powerpack Launcher", "vs_alfred_description": "Compare SwiftBiu and Alfred on macOS. Alfred is a classic launcher with Powerpack workflows; SwiftBiu is a multi-context action platform.", "vs_alfred_keywords": "SwiftBiu vs Alfred, Alfred alternative, macOS workflows, selection toolbar, file drag, OCR", "vs_alfred_h1": "SwiftBiu vs Alfred", "vs_alfred_tldr": "Alfred excels as a keyboard launcher and workflow engine. SwiftBiu ships turnkey text, file, and OCR context actions without building workflows first.", "vs_alfred_best_other_title": "Choose Alfred if…", "vs_alfred_best_other": "You already live in Alfred workflows and primarily need a keyboard-first launcher with Powerpack customisation.", "vs_alfred_best_swiftbiu": "You want ready-made selection, file-drag, and OCR actions with per-app routing and a simple Free + one-time Pro model." }, "dev": { "title": "AI Plugin Developer Center", "description": "Describe your idea to an AI assistant. SwiftBiuX Skill guides it to choose the plugin type, declare minimal permissions, generate manifest.json / script.js / Web UI, and package an installable .swiftbiux plugin. Use the modular docs when you need precise manual adjustments.", "modules": { "quick-start": { "title": "AI Quick Start", "description": "Skip the full manual at first. Copy a prompt to AI and generate your first installable plugin in minutes." }, "manifest": { "title": "Manifest Configuration", "description": "Define plugin metadata, entry points, icons, settings, triggers, and system integrations." }, "permissions": { "title": "Permissions", "description": "Declare only the clipboard, file, network, notification, and host capabilities your plugin actually uses." }, "i18n": { "title": "Localization", "description": "Localize plugin names, menus, settings, and messages based on the user's system language." }, "debugging": { "title": "Debugging & Logs", "description": "Use SwiftBiu logs, Safari Web Inspector, and local testing workflows to diagnose plugin issues." }, "faq": { "title": "Best Practices & FAQ", "description": "Avoid common pitfalls and follow recommended patterns for structure, permissions, and publishing." }, "examples": { "title": "Example Plugins", "description": "Explore real plugin templates for text processing, file workflows, AI calls, and custom Web UI." }, "contributing": { "title": "Contributing", "description": "Learn the commit, directory, and review conventions for contributing to the SwiftBiu plugin ecosystem." }, "stable-vs-beta": { "title": "Stable & Beta Channels", "description": "Maintain separate release channels so experimental plugins do not affect regular users." }, "scenarios": { "title": "Plugin Scenarios", "description": "Browse practical ideas for translation, image processing, API lookup, file sharing, and automation." } }, "toc": { "on_this_page": "On this page", "landing": "Overview" } }, "nav": { "features": "Features", "pricing": "Pricing", "plugins": "Plugins", "home": "Home", "guide": "Guide", "developer": "Developer", "privacy": "Privacy Policy", "terms": "Terms of Service", "forum": "Forum", "changelog": "Changelog", "alternatives": "Alternatives", "compare": "Compare" }, "guide": { "title": "User Guide", "description": "Complete SwiftBiu guide for text actions, file workflows, OCR capture, triggers, plugins, and app configurations on macOS.", "workflow_label": "Core workflow", "overview_text": "Text actions: translate, search, format, AI", "overview_file": "File actions: compress, convert, share", "overview_ocr": "OCR: capture screen text and continue", "overview_trigger": "Triggers: shortcuts, gestures, drag routes", "overview_plugin": "Plugins: JavaScript and HTML extensions", "overview_app": "App configurations and active trigger areas", "step1_title": "1. Getting Started", "step1_desc": "Install SwiftBiu, keep it in the menu bar, then grant Accessibility permission when you want direct selection triggers, cut/paste helpers, OCR region selection, and file drag workflows.", "text_title": "2. Text actions", "text_desc": "Select text in Mail, Safari, Notes, editors, chat apps, or any selectable field. SwiftBiu can show a native toolbar beside the selection or run a dedicated action from a shortcut or gesture.", "text_card1_title": "Translate, search, copy, cut, paste", "text_card1_desc": "Use built-in actions for translation, search engines, link opening, clipboard helpers, and text formatting without switching apps.", "text_card2_title": "AI text and image actions", "text_card2_desc": "Run AI rewrite, prompt-driven processing, Gemini-style actions, or text-to-image tools from the same toolbar.", "text_card3_title": "Plugin-powered text workflows", "text_card3_desc": "Send selected text into JavaScript plugins or richer HTML web extensions, then paste output back or show an interactive result.", "text_card4_title": "Dedicated shortcuts", "text_card4_desc": "Bind favorite built-in actions, plugins, or web extensions to shortcuts so they run without first opening the full toolbar.", "file_title": "3. File actions", "file_desc": "SwiftBiu now handles files and links, not only selected text. Drag files into configured routes or run file actions from the toolbar when file content is available.", "file_card1_title": "Image and video compression", "file_card1_desc": "Compress one file or a batch and watch progress, output size, saved ratio, and generated files.", "file_card2_title": "Convert images and remove backgrounds", "file_card2_desc": "Use built-in file actions for image format conversion and image background removal when those actions fit the selected file type.", "file_card3_title": "Share and reveal files", "file_card3_desc": "Send files through AirDrop, system share, Reveal in Finder, Open With, or other system integration actions.", "file_card4_title": "4/8-direction drag routes", "file_card4_desc": "Map file drag directions to different actions. You can combine drag timing with shortcuts and customize routes per app.", "ocr_title": "4. OCR capture", "ocr_desc": "When text cannot be selected, trigger OCR, draw a screen region, extract text, then copy, translate, or continue processing with toolbar actions.", "ocr_card1_title": "Region selection", "ocr_card1_desc": "Press the OCR shortcut, draw a rectangle, and let SwiftBiu recognize the text inside that screen area.", "ocr_card2_title": "Copy or translate automatically", "ocr_card2_desc": "Choose whether recognized text should be copied, translated, or shown for another action.", "ocr_card3_title": "Route OCR text to plugins", "ocr_card3_desc": "Treat OCR text like selected text: send it into text actions, AI workflows, or your own SwiftBiuX plugins.", "trigger_title": "5. Trigger system", "trigger_desc": "SwiftBiu routes the same gesture differently depending on context and app. Configure global defaults, then override them for specific apps.", "trigger_item1_title": "Copy triggers and enhanced shortcuts", "trigger_item1_desc": "Use Command-C, replace it with a custom shortcut, or require a confirmation shortcut before the toolbar appears.", "trigger_item2_title": "Gesture and shortcut text triggers", "trigger_item2_desc": "Use double-tap, left swipe, right swipe, Shortcut + Gesture, or Gesture + Shortcut to open SwiftBiu or run one action directly.", "trigger_item3_title": "Quick Triggers", "trigger_item3_desc": "Bind gestures to SwiftBiu, built-in actions, JavaScript plugins, or web extensions so one movement launches the exact workflow.", "trigger_item4_title": "Contextual app routing", "trigger_item4_desc": "Let one app inherit global behavior, another app run a plugin directly, and a noisy app stay silent.", "step2_title": "6. Core settings", "step2_desc": "Open Settings > Triggers & Rules to configure global copy triggers, gesture and shortcut triggers, drag-and-drop quick triggers, and OCR shortcuts. General settings now live on their own page.", "step3_title": "7. Toolbar and appearance", "step3_desc": "Learn how to use the smart toolbar, built-in actions, and customize its appearance and layout.", "step4_title": "8. App configurations", "step4_desc": "Use Settings > App Configurations to override global rules per app. Active trigger areas, the SwiftBiu toolbar, copy triggers, gesture shortcuts, and drag-and-drop quick triggers can all be customized for each app.", "step5_title": "9. Plugins and extensions", "step5_desc": "Manage built-in text/file actions, installed SwiftBiuX plugins, HTML web extensions, the extension store, and custom plugin sources.", "step6_title": "10. Free vs Pro Feature Comparison", "step6_desc": "We are committed to providing a high-quality free plan, while offering a lifetime Pro license for advanced users who need robust multitasking. Below is the detailed feature comparison:", "pro_table": { "header_feature": "Feature", "header_free": "Free Tier", "header_pro": "Pro Tier", "row1_feature": "Text Actions", "row1_free": "Fully Free", "row1_pro": "Includes all free features", "row2_feature": "File Actions", "row2_free": "1 active action (manual switching required)", "row2_pro": "Enable multiple at once (no switching required)", "row3_feature": "Shortcut Actions", "row3_free": "1 active action (manual switching required)", "row3_pro": "Enable multiple at once (no switching required)", "row4_feature": "Extension Actions", "row4_free": "1 active action (manual switching required)", "row4_pro": "Enable multiple at once (no switching required)", "row5_feature": "Simultaneous Multitasking", "row5_free": "1 shared premium slot", "row5_pro": "Multiple actions active at once, staying ready together", "row6_feature": "Custom Trigger Rules", "row6_free": "Supported (shortcuts, app configurations, extension triggers)", "row6_pro": "Supported (shortcuts, app configurations, extension triggers)", "row7_feature": "Technical Support", "row7_free": "Community Support", "row7_pro": "Priority Technical Support", "row8_feature": "Future Updates", "row8_free": "—", "row8_pro": "All future Pro features", "row9_feature": "Price & License", "row9_free": "Free to Use", "row9_pro": "$9.99 Lifetime License (Pay once, own forever)" }, "step7_title": "11. Troubleshooting", "step7_desc": "Check Accessibility permission, app configurations, shortcut conflicts, OCR settings, file drag routes, folder authorization, or plugin loading issues.", "step2_popup_title": "Menu Bar Popover", "step2_popup_desc": "Click the menu bar icon to access quick actions:", "step2_popup_1": "Pinned Plugins: Quickly enable/disable or configure plugins.", "step2_popup_2": "Preferences (⌘,): Open SwiftBiu configuration settings.", "step2_popup_3": "Quit SwiftBiu (⌘Q): Fully exit the application.", "step3_basic_title": "Basic Usage", "step3_basic_1": "Select Text: Highlight text in any application (Browser, Word, etc.).", "step3_basic_2": "Toolbar Appears: The toolbar automatically pops up near your cursor.", "step3_basic_3": "Click & Action: Click an icon to execute the corresponding action.", "step3_builtin_title": "Built-in Actions", "step3_builtin_desc": "SwiftBiu comes with several core productivity tools:", "step3_builtin_1": "Copy, Cut & Paste: Core clipboard management.", "step3_builtin_2": "Search: Perform searches using your preferred engine.", "step3_builtin_3": "Open Link: Quickly open selected URLs in your browser.", "step3_builtin_4": "Translate: Instant translation of selected text.", "step3_builtin_note": "Each action can be toggled individually in the Built-in Extensions settings.", "step4_basic_title": "Copy triggers", "step4_basic_1": "Choose whether copying shows SwiftBiu or runs a specific action directly.", "step4_basic_2": "Configure system copy, enhanced copy, confirmation shortcuts, and the default trigger action.", "step4_trigger_title": "Gesture shortcuts", "step4_trigger_1": "Configure double-tap, left swipe, right swipe, Shortcut + Gesture, and Gesture + Shortcut globally.", "step4_trigger_2": "Bind quick triggers to the SwiftBiu toolbar, built-in actions, JavaScript plugins, or web extensions.", "step4_timing_title": "Drag-and-drop quick triggers", "step4_timing_1": "Configure global file drag directions, 4/8-way radial triggers, drag timing, and default file actions.", "step5_layout_title": "Layout Customization", "step5_layout_1": "Orientation: Choose between Horizontal or Vertical stack.", "step5_layout_2": "Size: Adjust the overall scale of the toolbar.", "step5_layout_3": "Anchoring & Offsets: Fine-tune the precise popup position.", "step5_appearance_title": "Appearance Styles", "step5_appearance_1": "Show Icons & Names: Customize the density of information.", "step5_appearance_2": "Corner Style & Opacity: Match your desktop aesthetics.", "step5_appearance_3": "Accent Color & Background: Make the toolbar yours.", "step6_margin_title": "Active trigger areas", "step6_margin_desc": "Define where SwiftBiu is allowed to respond inside each app, avoiding sidebars, canvas edges, games, or other areas prone to accidental triggers.", "step6_toolbar_title": "SwiftBiu toolbar", "step6_toolbar_desc": "Customize whether the toolbar appears, how it appears, which actions are available, and the action order for each app.", "step6_gesture_title": "Copy triggers and gesture shortcuts", "step6_gesture_desc": "Override copy triggers, double-tap or swipe gestures, shortcut combinations, and quick triggers per app for editors, browsers, chat tools, or pro software.", "step6_drag_title": "Drag-and-drop quick triggers", "step6_drag_desc": "Customize file drag directions, 4/8-way radial routes, and default file actions per app so images, videos, and documents can follow different workflows." }, "hero": { "title": "SwiftBiu", "subtitle": "Select text in any app, drag files, or capture screen text. SwiftBiu shows the right toolbar or runs the exact shortcut, gesture, OCR, AI, compression, translation, sharing, and plugin workflow you need.", "download": "Download for macOS", "free_on_store": "Free on the App Store" }, "features": { "title": "One action layer for text, files, OCR, and plugins", "subtitle": "SwiftBiu follows your current context so common actions, advanced plugins, and AI workflows stay one gesture, shortcut, or toolbar click away.", "multimodal": "AI Multimodal", "multimodal_desc": "Text-to-text, text-to-image, OCR, and prompt-driven actions.", "extensions": "Plugin Platform", "extensions_desc": "JavaScript plugins and HTML extensions for custom workflows.", "action": "Context Actions", "action_desc": "Text, files, links, screenshots, and app-specific routes.", "speed": "Native macOS", "speed_desc": "Built with Swift and AppKit for a fast desktop feel." }, "pricing": { "title": "Choose Your Plan", "subtitle": "Start free, then unlock heavier workflows when you need multiple active actions and priority support.", "free": "Free", "free_desc": "For casual users who need essential tools.", "free_features": [ "Text actions completely free", "File actions: manual switching required", "Shortcut actions: manual switching required", "Extension actions: manual switching required", "1 shared premium slot", "Custom shortcut triggers", "Custom app trigger rules", "Custom extension triggers", "Community support" ], "get_started": "Get Started", "pro": "Pro", "pro_desc": "For people who want SwiftBiu to become a daily workflow layer.", "deal_tag": "Black Friday Deal", "price_suffix": "/ one-time", "promotion_date": "Promotion: Nov 21 - Dec 26", "pro_features": [ "All benefits of Free", "File actions: enable multiple at once", "Shortcut actions: enable multiple at once", "Extension actions: enable multiple at once", "Multiple actions active at once (no switching)", "Priority technical support", "All future Pro features", "Support the developer ❤️" ], "get_pro": "Get Pro License" }, "plugins_page": { "title": "Plugin Library", "subtitle": "Discover and download official plugins to supercharge your SwiftBiu experience.", "build_title": "Build Your Own Plugin", "build_desc": "SwiftBiu is extensible. Use JavaScript to create custom tools and workflows.", "read_guide": "Read Developer Guide", "browse_library": "Browse Plugin Library", "view_github": "View Plugin Templates on GitHub", "welcome_dev": "Welcome to develop more fun plugins. We are still in early stages, feedback and API requests are welcome!", "all_extensions": "All Extensions", "text_extensions": "Text Actions", "file_extensions": "File Actions" }, "faq": { "title": "Frequently Asked Questions", "subtitle": "Have questions? We've got answers. If you don't see your question here, feel free to contact us.", "q1": "What macOS versions are supported?", "a1": "SwiftBiu is compatible with macOS 12.0 (Monterey) and later. We recommend using the latest version of macOS for the best performance and security.", "q2": "Is my data safe?", "a2": "Absolutely. Your privacy and data security are our top priorities. SwiftBiu processes all text locally on your Mac. Text is only sent to external services (like translation or AI APIs) when you explicitly trigger an action that requires it. We do not collect or store your selected text.", "q3": "Is the Pro version a one-time purchase?", "a3": "Yes, the Pro license is a one-time purchase. You will receive all future updates for the current major version.", "q4": "Where can I download plugins?", "a4": "Visit our Plugin Library to browse and download official plugins. You can find tools for text processing, AI, and more." }, "footer": { "rights": "© 2026. All rights reserved.", "product": "Product", "resources": "Resources", "legal": "Legal" }, "social": { "x": "https://x.com/SwiftBiu", "youtube": "https://youtube.com/@swiftbiu", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/swiftbiu", "tiktok": "https://www.tiktok.com/@swiftbiux", "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCVq69Rvd/" }, "demo": { "title": "Try it out", "translate": "Translate", "gemini": "Gemini AI", "text_to_image": "Text to Image", "your_extension": "Your Extension", "more_extensions": "More Extensions" }, "home": { "eyebrow": "System-wide context actions", "hero_headline": "Bring text, file, OCR, and plugin actions to the place where you already work.", "secondary_cta": "View guide", "hero_caption": "Real SwiftBiu text, AI, image, and file workflows on macOS.", "hero_image_alt": "SwiftBiu toolbar translating selected text on macOS", "hero_demo_aria": "Animated SwiftBiu text and file workflow demo", "demo_text_mode": "Text operations", "demo_file_mode": "File operations", "demo_drag_mode": "Drag triggers", "demo_drag_aria": "Animated SwiftBiu directional drag-trigger demo", "demo_ocr_mode": "OCR capture", "demo_ocr_aria": "Animated SwiftBiu screen-region OCR demo", "demo_ocr_actions_aria": "OCR extension actions", "hero_overlay_action": "Selection toolbar", "hero_overlay_title": "Context detected", "hero_overlay_desc": "Run the right action from text, files, links, or OCR.", "hero_badges": [ { "icon": "text_fields", "label": "Text actions" }, { "icon": "folder_open", "label": "File workflows" }, { "icon": "document_scanner", "label": "OCR capture" }, { "icon": "extension", "label": "JS and Web plugins" } ], "workflow_label": "What it handles", "workflow_cards": [ { "icon": "text_fields", "title": "Text actions", "desc": "Select text in any app and turn the selection into useful output without breaking your flow.", "items": [ "Translate, search, format, copy, cut, paste", "Open links and route selected text into plugins", "Run AI text and image actions from the toolbar" ] }, { "icon": "folder_open", "title": "File actions", "desc": "Drag files or links into directional triggers and launch the exact file workflow you need.", "items": [ "Image and video compression", "Image format conversion and background removal", "AirDrop, system share, reveal in Finder, open with app" ] }, { "icon": "document_scanner", "title": "OCR actions", "desc": "Capture a region of the screen, extract text, then copy, translate, or keep processing it.", "items": [ "Screen-region text recognition", "Automatic copy or translation", "Send OCR text to toolbar actions" ] }, { "icon": "extension", "title": "Plugin actions", "desc": "Build your own action layer with JavaScript plugins or richer HTML extensions.", "items": [ "Text, file, and automation APIs", "Dedicated shortcuts for favorite plugins", "Custom plugin sources and extension store" ] } ], "trigger_label": "Trigger system", "trigger_title": "Use one gesture differently in every app.", "trigger_desc": "SwiftBiu can inherit global defaults or apply app configurations, so the same motion can open a toolbar in one app, run a plugin in another, and stay silent where it would interrupt you.", "trigger_image_alt": "SwiftBiu per-app trigger configuration screen", "trigger_items": [ { "icon": "content_copy", "title": "Copy trigger", "desc": "Use Command-C, replace it in Enhanced Mode, or require a confirmation shortcut before the toolbar appears." }, { "icon": "swipe", "title": "Gestures and shortcuts", "desc": "Double tap, swipe left or right, combine gestures with shortcuts, or bind a gesture directly to one action." }, { "icon": "drag_indicator", "title": "File drag routes", "desc": "Map 4- or 8-direction drags to different file plugins and combine drag timing with modifier keys." }, { "icon": "apps", "title": "App configurations", "desc": "Tune copy triggers, active screen areas, gestures, drag routes, and toolbar actions for each application." } ], "use_cases_label": "Use cases", "use_cases_title": "Small actions that remove a lot of friction.", "use_cases_desc": "SwiftBiu is built for the moments where opening another app is slower than acting where the content already is.", "use_cases": [ { "icon": "translate", "title": "Translate where you write", "desc": "Highlight a sentence in Mail, Safari, Notes, or an editor and translate without switching context." }, { "icon": "compress", "title": "Prepare files faster", "desc": "Compress images or videos, convert formats, remove backgrounds, and share from the drag gesture." }, { "icon": "document_scanner", "title": "Read text from the screen", "desc": "Frame a screenshot area, extract text, then copy, translate, or pass it into your own workflow." } ], "automation_label": "Extensibility", "automation_title": "Turn repeat work into local, reusable actions.", "automation_desc": "SwiftBiuX plugins live beside built-in actions. They can appear in the toolbar, run from shortcuts, and participate in Quick Triggers.", "automation_steps": [ { "title": "Choose the context", "desc": "Selected text, files, links, OCR text, or the current app can decide what should happen." }, { "title": "Attach the trigger", "desc": "Use toolbar buttons, dedicated shortcuts, gestures, drag directions, or per-app routes." }, { "title": "Run the workflow", "desc": "Paste output, show a notification, call an AI service, share files, or open a Web extension UI." } ], "native_label": "Privacy and feel", "native_title": "Native where it matters, explicit where data leaves your Mac.", "native_desc": "SwiftBiu is a Mac-first utility, not a web wrapper. Local text handling stays local; external translation or AI requests happen only when you trigger an action that needs that service.", "trust_items": [ { "icon": "lock", "title": "Local by default", "desc": "SwiftBiu does not collect or store selected text." }, { "icon": "speed", "title": "Fast native UI", "desc": "Swift and AppKit keep the toolbar light and responsive." }, { "icon": "tune", "title": "Highly configurable", "desc": "Control layout, trigger timing, action order, shortcuts, and app configurations." }, { "icon": "code", "title": "Developer friendly", "desc": "Extend the tool with JavaScript and HTML using the SwiftBiuX template." } ], "faqs": [ { "question": "What is SwiftBiu?", "answer": "SwiftBiu is a macOS context action platform for text, files, OCR, plugins, and automation workflows." }, { "question": "Is it only a text selection toolbar?", "answer": "No. It started with selected text, but now also supports file actions, drag triggers, OCR capture, dedicated shortcuts, app configurations, JavaScript plugins, and HTML extensions." }, { "question": "Does SwiftBiu replace PopClip, Raycast, or Alfred?", "answer": "It overlaps with them in some workflows, but focuses on context actions next to selected text, files, links, and screen text rather than launching a separate command palette." }, { "question": "What macOS versions are supported?", "answer": "SwiftBiu supports macOS 12.0 Monterey and later." }, { "question": "How does SwiftBiu handle privacy?", "answer": "Local actions stay on your Mac. Text or files are sent to external services only when you explicitly run an action that requires that service, such as translation or AI." } ], "final_title": "Make every selection useful.", "final_desc": "Install SwiftBiu, give your everyday Mac actions a faster home, and extend it into the workflow layer you actually want.", "whats_new_label": "Latest release", "whats_new_title": "Drag triggers, file actions, and a smoother OCR pipeline.", "whats_new": [ { "icon": "drag_indicator", "title": "File drag triggers", "desc": "4- and 8-direction dial layouts, drag plus shortcut timing, and per-app routing." }, { "icon": "auto_fix", "title": "New file actions", "desc": "Image format conversion, background removal, AirDrop, and shareable shortcuts." }, { "icon": "speed", "title": "Faster OCR and UI", "desc": "Optimised OCR pipeline, refined UI, lower memory, broader stability fixes." } ], "compare_label": "Compare", "compare_title": "SwiftBiu vs PopClip, Raycast & Alfred", "compare_desc": "One-line view of what each tool is built for. Full side-by-side pages go deeper.", "compare_cta": "See all comparisons", "forum_cta": "Join the forum", "forum_hint": "Ask questions, share plugins, and get help from the SwiftBiu community." }, "changelog": { "label": "Release notes", "title": "SwiftBiu changelog", "intro": "Highlights from the latest SwiftBiu releases on macOS. For live product facts, also see pricing.md and the App Store listing.", "updated": "Last reviewed: July 2026", "cta_download": "Download on the App Store", "cta_compare": "Compare alternatives" }, "alternatives": { "label": "Comparisons", "title": "SwiftBiu alternatives on macOS", "intro": "Honest side-by-side notes for people comparing SwiftBiu with PopClip, Raycast, and Alfred. Different tools win for different jobs.", "cards_title": "Deep dives", "who_title": "Which tool should you pick?", "who_swiftbiu_title": "Pick SwiftBiu when…", "who_swiftbiu": "You need actions next to selected text, dragged files, and OCR captures — with per-app rules and a Free + $9.99 one-time Pro unlock.", "who_others_title": "Pick the others when…", "who_others": "PopClip is enough for text-only toolbars; Raycast or Alfred win if you primarily want a launcher suite or existing Powerpack workflows.", "cta_download": "Try SwiftBiu free", "cta_changelog": "View changelog", "cta_pricing": "Read pricing.md", "matrix_feature": "Feature", "card_read": "Read comparison", "card_best": "Best for", "card_pricing": "Pricing" }, "compare": { "label": "Comparison", "best_swiftbiu_title": "Choose SwiftBiu if…", "cta_download": "Download SwiftBiu", "cta_all": "All comparisons", "cta_pricing": "Pricing details", "matrix_feature": "Capability", "matrix_swiftbiu": "SwiftBiu", "strengths": "Strengths", "weaknesses": "Trade-offs", "not_ideal": "Less ideal for", "pricing": "Pricing" }, "compare_data": { "features": { "selection_toolbar": "Selection toolbar near text", "file_drag": "File drag directional triggers", "ocr_trigger": "OCR screen capture as a trigger", "per_app_rules": "Deep per-app rule overrides", "js_plugin_sdk": "JavaScript plugin SDK", "web_extension_sdk": "HTML + JS web extension SDK", "pricing_model": "Pricing model", "macos_native": "macOS-native focus" }, "cells": { "yes": "Yes", "no": "No", "limited": "Limited", "some": "Some", "no_launcher": "No (launcher)", "yes_dial": "Yes (4 / 8 dial)", "workflow_only": "Workflow-only", "yes_swift": "Yes (Swift / AppKit)", "pricing_swiftbiu": "Free + $9.99 one-time Pro", "pricing_popclip": "Paid one-time", "pricing_raycast": "Free + subscription", "pricing_alfred": "Free + Powerpack license" }, "swiftbiu": { "tagline": "macOS context action platform for text, files, OCR, plugins, and per-app automation", "pricing": "Free tier + $9.99 one-time Pro", "best_for": "Users who want actions to appear where work already happens: selected text, dragged files, OCR captures, gestures, and per-app rules.", "not_ideal_for": "Users who primarily want a full launcher suite, window manager, or clipboard history hub.", "strengths": [ "Text + file + OCR contexts in one product", "Selection toolbar and directional file drag triggers", "Deep per-app routing and SwiftBiuX plugin/web extension model", "One-time Pro unlock instead of subscription for multi-action workflows" ] }, "competitors": { "popclip": { "tagline": "Selection toolbar for text actions on macOS", "pricing": "Paid one-time (historically around $16–$20; confirm current App Store price)", "best_for": "Users who mainly want a lightweight text selection toolbar and extensions around selected text.", "not_ideal_for": "Users who need file drag triggers, OCR capture as a first-class trigger, or deep per-app routing across text + files.", "strengths": [ "Mature text selection toolbar", "Large extension ecosystem around selected text", "Simple mental model for text actions" ], "weaknesses": [ "No first-class file drag directional triggers", "No first-class OCR region capture trigger", "Less focused on multi-context routing across text, files, and OCR" ] }, "raycast": { "tagline": "Launcher-first productivity suite for macOS", "pricing": "Free tier + paid Pro/Team subscriptions for advanced AI and team features", "best_for": "Users who live in a command launcher, window management, and extension marketplace workflow.", "not_ideal_for": "Users who want actions to appear next to selected text, dragged files, or OCR captures without opening a launcher.", "strengths": [ "Excellent launcher UX", "Broad extension ecosystem", "Strong window management and team features" ], "weaknesses": [ "Primary interaction is launcher-based, not selection-adjacent", "Not centered on file drag dials or OCR region triggers", "Advanced features often sit behind subscription tiers" ] }, "alfred": { "tagline": "Classic macOS launcher with Powerpack workflows", "pricing": "Free core app + paid Powerpack license for workflows", "best_for": "Users who want a keyboard-first launcher and custom workflows they already know.", "not_ideal_for": "Users who want selection toolbars, file drag triggers, or OCR capture without building custom workflows first.", "strengths": [ "Very mature launcher", "Powerful workflow system", "Low overhead for keyboard power users" ], "weaknesses": [ "No native selection toolbar near text", "File/OCR context usually needs custom workflow design", "Less turnkey for multi-context actions out of the box" ] } } } }