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Piny

★4.3
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💲Freemium

Piny is a visual editor that enhances the development experience by enabling direct code editing within IDEs. It supports Tailwind CSS, React, Next.js, and Astro, offering tools for styling, component navigation, and AI-assisted drag and drop. Piny ensures no lock-in and works alongside existing coding workflows.

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Platform
web
AI AssistantAstroCode EditorComponent NavigationDeveloper ToolsFront-end DevelopmentIDE Integration

What is Piny?

Piny is a visual editor designed for developers working with Astro, React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS. It runs directly in popular IDEs like Visual Studio Code, Cursor, and Windsurf, allowing users to edit code visually without abstractions or cloud services. Piny helps streamline styling and component navigation, making it easier to manage complex projects. It is ideal for developers who want to enhance their workflow with visual tools while maintaining full control over their code.

Core Technologies

  • Visual Editor
  • AI Assistant
  • Tailwind CSS
  • IDE Integration
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Astro

Key Capabilities

  • Visual Tailwind Controls
  • Tailwind Class Inspector
  • Edit Tailwind Classes Everywhere
  • Component Navigation
  • AI Powered Drag & Drop
  • Visual Select
  • Edit Multiple Elements at the Same Time
  • Navigate the Whole Project
  • Import Your Custom Tailwind Theme

Use Cases

  • Visually style elements with Tailwind CSS
  • Organize complex Tailwind styles in a tree view
  • Edit Tailwind classes within strings and non-React/Astro code
  • Quickly navigate between components and routes
  • Build UI visually using AI-assisted drag and drop

Core Benefits

  • Edits happen directly in code, no abstractions or lock-in
  • Supports multiple frameworks including React, Next.js, and Astro
  • Offers powerful free features without an account
  • Includes AI-powered drag and drop for faster UI development
  • Provides priority email support for Pro users
  • Locks in early access pricing for lifetime subscription

Key Features

  • Visual Tailwind Controls
  • Tailwind Class Inspector
  • Edit Tailwind Classes Everywhere
  • Component Navigation
  • AI Powered Drag & Drop
  • Visual Select
  • Edit Multiple Elements at the Same Time
  • Navigate the Whole Project
  • Import Your Custom Tailwind Theme

How to Use

  1. 1
    Install the Piny extension from your IDE's marketplace.
  2. 2
    Right-click in your code and select 'Edit in Piny'.
  3. 3
    Use visual controls to style and navigate your project.
  4. 4
    Access advanced features with a Pro subscription.

Pricing Plans

Piny Free

$0 /year
Enjoy basic features at no cost. Includes Visual Tailwind Controls, Tailwind Class Inspector, Navigate the component structure, Edit Tailwind classes everywhere, AI powered Drag & Drop, Community support.

Piny Pro (Early Access)

US$49.00 /year + tax
60% OFF, available until May 28, 2025. Includes all Free features plus Visual select, Edit multiple elements, Navigate the whole project, Import your custom Tailwind theme, Priority email support, and locks in the discounted price.

Piny Pro (Regular)

US$120.00 /year + tax
Full feature set at the standard rate after Early Access ends. Includes all Free features plus Visual select, Edit multiple elements, Navigate the whole project, Import your custom Tailwind theme, Priority email support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is Piny 'free' really free, or is just a trial version?

A.Yes! Piny Free is completely free with no time limitations, no accounts, and no data collection.

Q.Why do you offer early access discount?

A.Every new product can be a bit rough around the edges. They want to reward early adopters for their trust and get valuable feedback to improve the product further.

Q.Is the discounted price only for the first year?

A.No, once you lock in the early access price, you keep that price for as long as you maintain your subscription, even after the regular price increases.

Q.How does Visual Select work?

A.Visual Select uses advanced DOM to JSX mapping to let you click directly on elements in your design. A tiny script is included in your project's layout to enable communication with Piny, only in dev mode.

Q.What will happen to my projects if Piny is discontinued?

A.Your projects are safe. Piny edits standard React/Next.js code directly without adding dependencies on their tool. If Piny were discontinued, you would edit code as before and projects would continue to work normally without any issues.

Pros & Cons (Reserved)

✓ Pros

  • Runs directly in IDE (VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf)
  • Edits happen directly in code, no abstractions or lock-in
  • Supports Tailwind CSS, Astro, React, Next.js
  • No special libraries or extra setup required
  • Offers powerful free features without an account
  • Includes AI-powered drag & drop
  • Provides a 30-day money-back guarantee for Pro plans
  • Early Access pricing is locked in for the lifetime of the subscription
  • Projects are safe if Piny is discontinued as it doesn't add dependencies

✗ Cons

  • Visual Select might not always be 100% accurate due to complex component structures
  • Requires a tiny script in project's layout for communication (only in dev mode)
  • Currently focuses on React, with other frameworks like Svelte/Vue planned for the future
  • Early Access version might be 'a bit rough around the edges'

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