Peek

Product Introduction

1. Definition: Peek is a macOS menu bar utility (macOS 13.0+) that renders live website previews without browser tabs. It operates as a lightweight desktop widget, leveraging WebKit for real-time rendering.
2. Core Value Proposition: Peek eliminates tab overload by enabling instant visual monitoring of dynamic content (stocks, dashboards, social feeds) via persistent, scroll-locked previews. Its core value lies in frictionless multitasking for data-driven professionals.

Main Features

1. Instant Preview:

   • How it works: Uses WebKit rendering engine to load live URLs on hover. Previews retain active JavaScript/AJAX content (e.g., live stock tickers, analytics dashboards).
   • Tech: Native macOS Swift implementation ensures <0.5s response time; memory-optimized suspension when inactive.

2. Custom Scroll Positions & Window Pinning:

   • How it works: Saves pixel-perfect scroll coordinates per site (e.g., specific dashboard metrics). Pinned windows use independent WebKit instances, resizable via native macOS APIs.
   • Tech: Local SQLite database stores scroll/window data; Chromium-free rendering reduces CPU load.

3. Privacy-First Architecture:

   • How it works: Zero cloud sync or telemetry. All site credentials/preferences encrypted via macOS Keychain.
   • Tech: On-device data isolation compliant with Apple’s App Sandboxing; no tracking libraries or third-party SDKs.

Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Context-switching fatigue from tab-hopping between critical tools (e.g., DevOps dashboards, CRM platforms).
2. Target Audience:
   • Technical: DevOps engineers (monitoring Grafana/Jenkins), developers (tracking Sentry/Vercel).
   • Business: Sales teams (Salesforce/HubSpot), product managers (Jira/Mixpanel), traders (real-time market data).
3. Use Cases:
   • Real-time deployment status checks without interrupting workflows.
   • Persistent visibility of financial dashboards during volatile market hours.
   • Monitoring social/news feeds while maintaining focus in primary apps.

Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation: Unlike browser extensions or dashboard tools (e.g., Datadog), Peek requires no persistent tabs, reduces memory overhead by 70% compared to pinned tabs, and offers OS-level integration absent in web apps.
2. Key Innovation: Proprietary "Scroll Lock" technology captures dynamic content states (e.g., auto-refreshing charts), while competitor solutions reload pages from scratch.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does Peek support real-time data like stock prices?
   Yes, Peek’s WebKit engine executes JavaScript continuously, displaying live updates for financial trackers, analytics dashboards, and social feeds.

2. How does Peek impact Mac battery life?
   Peek suspends rendering when inactive, consuming <50MB RAM. Active previews use optimized WebKit throttling to minimize energy impact.

3. Can I use Peek with password-protected sites like Jira?
   Yes, Peek securely stores login sessions via macOS Keychain, enabling previews for authenticated tools (e.g., private dashboards).

4. Is Peek compatible with all websites?
   Peek works with 99% of modern sites but may block resource-intensive pages (e.g., video streams) to preserve performance.

5. How does the one-time license compare to subscription alternatives?
   Peek’s $19.99 lifetime license (with 1-year updates) costs less than 2 months of competitors’ SaaS subscriptions, offering permanent local data control.