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Features

Discover everything Tossbin can do to transform how you capture and organize information.

On-Device Intelligence

Tossbin leverages advanced on-device machine learning to automatically understand, summarize, and categorize everything you capture. All processing happens instantly on your device—no internet required, no data sent to servers.

Structured AI Output: Generates concise titles (4-6 words), summaries (2 sentences), categories, key entities (3-5 topics), and relevance hints
Processing States: Visual badges track items from initializing → pending → processing → completed/failed
Smart Entity Extraction: Automatically identifies people, places, organizations, technical concepts, and dates
Background Processing: AI analysis happens asynchronously without blocking your workflow
Availability Detection: Automatically checks if your device supports on-device intelligence
Optimized Performance: Leverages latest device chips for lightning-fast processing

Privacy by Design

Your data never leaves your device. Period.

Tossbin is built with privacy as a core principle. Unlike other capture tools that send your data to remote servers, Tossbin processes everything locally. Your links, PDFs, notes, and thoughts remain completely private and under your control.

  • 100% on-device processing—no cloud AI services
  • No tracking, analytics, or data collection
  • No account required—use your existing iCloud account
  • End-to-end encrypted sync via CloudKit
  • We never see your data—ever

Seamless CloudKit Sync

Your tosses, everywhere you need them.

Access your captured items instantly across all your devices. Tossbin uses SwiftData with CloudKit for automatic, secure synchronization through your private iCloud account.

  • Automatic sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via CloudKit
  • SwiftData integration—seamless database synchronization
  • Real-time updates—changes appear instantly across devices
  • Works offline—syncs when connection is available
  • Private and secure—encrypted by CloudKit, managed by Apple
  • No additional accounts or setup required—uses existing iCloud

Lightning-Fast Capture

Capture from anywhere in under 2 seconds.

Tossbin's share extension makes capturing effortless. Whether you're browsing Safari, reading in another app, or viewing a PDF, just tap share and select Tossbin. Your content is instantly captured, analyzed, and ready to find later.

  • Native iOS share extension—works from any app
  • Instant placeholder creation—items appear immediately
  • Security-scoped resource access for proper file handling
  • Background processing—content loads while you continue working
  • Zero friction—no need to open the app first

Clipboard Intelligence

Smart clipboard detection that understands what you've copied.

Tossbin intelligently detects what's in your clipboard and captures it automatically. With priority-based detection, it recognizes URLs, files, images, and text—handling each type appropriately.

  • Priority-based detection: URLs → Files → Images → Text
  • Smart URL recognition—detects URLs even in plain text
  • Cross-platform support—optimized for both iOS and macOS
  • Automatic content type detection and processing
  • One-tap paste from clipboard into any bin

Universal Content Support

Capture virtually any type of content.

Tossbin handles a wide variety of content types, each with specialized processing and preview capabilities.

  • Links: Automatic metadata extraction using LinkPresentation (title, description, thumbnails, favicons)
  • PDFs: Full PDF preview with first-page thumbnail generation, PDFKit integration
  • Images: Support for PNG, JPEG, GIF, HEIC, HEIF, WebP, BMP, TIFF with automatic thumbnails
  • Text: Plain text, Markdown, RTF support with formatted rendering
  • Generic Files: Fallback support for any file type with proper storage

Smart File Detection

Multi-method file type identification for accuracy.

Tossbin uses multiple detection methods to accurately identify file types, ensuring proper handling regardless of how files are named or shared.

  • Magic byte detection—reads file headers to identify PDF, PNG, JPEG, GIF formats
  • MIME type detection—automatic MIME type extraction from file metadata
  • File extension analysis—recognizes formats by extension
  • Multi-method fallback—uses all three methods for maximum accuracy
  • Automatic content type categorization for proper processing

Rich Link Previews

Beautiful link previews with automatic metadata extraction.

When you capture a link, Tossbin automatically fetches rich metadata to create beautiful previews. Using Apple's LinkPresentation framework, it extracts titles, descriptions, images, and favicons.

  • Automatic metadata extraction using LinkPresentation framework
  • Extracts title, description, preview images, and favicons
  • 15-second timeout for efficient metadata fetching
  • Graceful fallback handling for failed extractions
  • Thumbnail generation from link preview images

Automatic Thumbnail Generation

Visual previews for quick content identification.

Tossbin automatically generates optimized thumbnails for images and PDFs, making it easy to visually identify your captured content at a glance.

  • 300x300 optimized thumbnails for images and PDFs
  • JPEG compression at 0.8 quality for efficient storage
  • PDF first-page thumbnail generation using PDFKit
  • Background generation—thumbnails created asynchronously
  • Separate thumbnail storage for optimal performance

Hierarchical Bins & Organization

Organize effortlessly with unlimited nesting depth.

Create nested bins to organize your captures exactly how you think. Tossbin's familiar folder structure lets you build hierarchies that match your workflow, with full customization and smart organization features.

  • Unlimited nested bins—create hierarchies as deep as you need
  • Custom colors and SF Symbols icons for visual organization
  • Recursive item counting—shows total items including all child bins
  • Customizable sort order for bins
  • Default bin support for quick captures
  • Familiar Apple Notes-style folder interface

Apple Notes-Style Interface

Familiar three-column layout for efficient navigation.

Tossbin uses a familiar three-column layout inspired by Apple Notes, making it instantly intuitive for Apple users. Navigate seamlessly between bins, items, and details.

  • Three-column layout: Sidebar (bins) → Items list → Detail view
  • Native SwiftUI NavigationSplitView for smooth navigation
  • Responsive design—adapts to different screen sizes
  • Familiar interface that feels native to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
  • Quick navigation between related items

Advanced Filtering & Search

Find what you need with powerful filtering and search capabilities.

Tossbin offers comprehensive search and filtering options to help you find exactly what you're looking for. Combine multiple filters and search terms for precise results.

  • Status Filters: All, Unprocessed, AI Analyzed—filter by processing state
  • Content Type Filters: Filter by Link, PDF, Image, Text, or File
  • Text Search: Searches across titles, AI categories, and descriptions
  • Multi-Filter Support: Combine status, type, and text search simultaneously
  • Filter by Bin/Category/Tag: Filter by selected bin, AI category, or entity tags
  • Instant Results: Real-time filtering as you type or change filters

Processing State Visualization

Always know what's happening with your items.

Tossbin provides clear visual feedback about the processing state of each item, from initial capture through AI analysis completion.

  • Color-coded badges for each processing state
  • States: Initializing → Pending → Processing → Completed/Failed
  • Real-time updates as items are processed
  • Error handling with descriptive error messages
  • Visual indicators make it easy to see what's ready and what's still processing

Rich Content Preview

View your content without leaving Tossbin.

Tossbin provides native preview capabilities for all content types, so you can view your captures without switching to other apps.

  • PDF Viewer: Full PDFKit integration with scrollable preview
  • Image Display: Native image rendering with proper scaling
  • Text Rendering: Formatted text display for plain text, Markdown, and RTF
  • Link Actions: Direct "Open in Browser" button for quick access
  • Metadata Display: Shows file size, MIME type, creation date, and more

AI Analysis Display

Beautiful presentation of AI-generated insights.

Tossbin presents AI-generated analysis in an elegant, easy-to-read format that helps you quickly understand your captured content.

  • Summary Card: Highlighted AI-generated summary with gradient styling
  • Category Badge: Visual category indicator with color coding
  • Entity Tags: Flow layout for key topics/entities with capsule styling
  • Relevance Hints: Contextual hints about why content might be useful
  • Clean Design: Organized presentation that's easy to scan

External Storage Optimization

Efficient storage for large files and optimal performance.

Tossbin uses SwiftData's external storage feature to efficiently manage large files and thumbnails, ensuring optimal performance and memory usage.

  • SwiftData external storage for large files outside the database
  • Separate thumbnail storage for performance optimization
  • Memory efficient—only loads content when needed
  • Efficient data management for files of any size
  • Optimized for devices with limited storage

Background Processing

Never wait—everything happens in the background.

Tossbin processes everything asynchronously, so you can continue working while your content is being analyzed and organized.

  • Async operations—all heavy I/O happens off the main thread
  • Placeholder pattern—items appear immediately, content loads in background
  • Progress tracking with loading indicators
  • Non-blocking UI—your workflow is never interrupted
  • Efficient resource management for smooth performance

Native SwiftUI Experience

Built entirely with SwiftUI for a beautiful, native feel that integrates seamlessly with iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

Zero Distractions

Clean, focused interface designed to help you capture and organize without getting in your way.

Security-Scoped Resources

Proper file access handling for shared files ensures secure and reliable content capture.

File Type Detection

Multi-method detection using magic bytes, MIME types, and extensions for accurate file identification.

Metadata Tracking

Automatic tracking of creation dates, modification dates, file sizes, and MIME types for every item.

Smart Sorting

Items sorted by timestamp with reverse chronological order, plus customizable bin sort order.