Tidy

Product Introduction

1. Definition: Tidy is a cloud-hosted personal automation agent (categorized under no-code RPA and AI workflow tools) that interacts with websites and apps via browser emulation. It operates through iMessage and a persistent filesystem, enabling task delegation without APIs or coding.
2. Core Value Proposition: Tidy eliminates manual repetition by automating web-based tasks through natural language commands. Its primary keywords include "no-code personal agent," "cloud automation tool," and "website task automation."

Main Features

1. No-Code Tool Builder:
   Users create custom automations ("tools") by demonstrating actions on target websites. Tidy’s cloud engine replicates these steps using DOM manipulation and computer vision, bypassing API dependencies. Example: Building a price-tracker for e-commerce sites in minutes.
2. iMessage-Centric Interface:
   Tidy executes tasks and delivers outputs via iMessage, with a persistent filesystem storing data (e.g., notes, schedules). Notifications and file access sync across devices, enabling asynchronous workflows like "Send Caltrain schedules to our group chat daily."
3. Community Tool Library:
   Pre-built automations (e.g., "Baywheels Bike Finder," "Get Caltrain Departures") leverage public APIs and geolocation. Users deploy shared tools instantly or modify them via Tidy’s visual editor, accelerating automation for transit, e-commerce, and research tasks.

Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Manual, repetitive web interactions (e.g., checking transit schedules, price monitoring) waste hours weekly. Tidy automates these via cloud RPA, using "task delegation" and "browser automation" to eliminate busywork.
2. Target Audience:
   • Busy Professionals: Automate calendar coordination, travel research, and expense tracking.
   • Urban Commuters: Instant transit/bike-share updates via chat.
   • Non-Technical Users: Create custom web tools without coding expertise.
3. Use Cases:
   • Real-time alerts for bike availability near a location.
   • Automated price-drop notifications for retail sites.
   • Group chat coordination (e.g., "Book meeting rooms when all members are free").

Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation: Unlike Zapier (API-dependent) or traditional RPA (complex setup), Tidy’s "teach-by-demonstration" model supports any website without coding. Competitors like OpenClaw lack its cloud hosting and iMessage integration.
2. Key Innovation: The persistent filesystem enables stateful workflows (e.g., recurring reminders with dynamic data), while browser-level automation handles sites without APIs. This "codeless website interaction" is patented for secure credential management.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does Tidy automate websites without coding?
   Tidy records user actions (clicks, inputs) via browser emulation, then replays them using cloud RPA. No APIs or scripts are needed—tools adapt to site layout changes via machine learning.
2. Is Tidy secure for sensitive logins (e.g., email, banking)?
   Tidy uses OAuth 2.0 and end-to-end encryption for credentials. Users control data sharing, and the system never stores passwords without explicit permission.
3. Can Tidy run scheduled tasks like reminders?
   Yes, Tidy’s scheduler triggers time-based automations (e.g., "Check mom’s flight status daily"), with outputs sent via iMessage or saved to its filesystem.
4. Does Tidy work outside iMessage?
   Currently, iMessage is the primary interface. Web/Android support is planned for future updates, prioritizing iOS-first automation.
5. How are shared tools managed in group chats?
   Admins control tool access permissions. All members in a chat can trigger shared automations (e.g., "Find team meeting times"), but only owners edit workflows.