Question 1

What is Taby?

Accepted Answer

Taby is a private desktop productivity app with local AI, tasks, notes, habits, focus timers, and activity insights. You can use the Digital version on your computer or pair it with the physical desk companion that sticks to your monitor.

Question 2

What can Taby do right now?

Accepted Answer

Taby handles local AI planning, task management, notes, focus timers, habit tracking, activity insights, and workspaces to open the apps you need with one click.

Question 3

What does the hardware do without the app or when it is not connected?

Accepted Answer

If Taby is powered on but not connected to the desktop app, it is mostly the little screen and personality layer. It can show its face and built-in animations, but it will not know your tasks, timers, reminders, AI chat, or day context.

Question 4

Does it have to be connected to my Mac?

Accepted Answer

No. Taby gets power through USB-C from a Mac, wall adapter, monitor, or another USB power source. For the app connection, Taby can talk to your computer over USB-C or Bluetooth.

Question 5

Is the GitHub open-source repo the same as the paid version?

Accepted Answer

No. The GitHub repo is more of a learning project for electronics, ESP32 basics, firmware flashing, wiring, 3D printing, and understanding how a small desk robot works. The paid Taby is the finished product with ready-made hardware, the polished desktop app, local AI and productivity features, updates, and the full out-of-the-box experience.

Question 6

What platforms does Taby support?

Accepted Answer

Works on macOS & Windows and Linux (beta). The physical desk robot connects via Bluetooth or a basic USB-C cable, so it works with any computer and any monitor. No special hardware or adapters needed.

Question 7

How does Taby attach to my monitor?

Accepted Answer

Taby uses a secure, non-damaging mount that sticks to your monitor bezel. No residue, no damage. It works with any monitor that has a bezel edge and takes seconds to set up.

Question 8

Is my data private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Taby stores everything locally on your device — tasks, habits, notes, productivity stats. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and none of your personal data leaves your machine. We do collect anonymous usage analytics to understand which features people use, but never any of your actual data.

Question 9

How much does Taby cost?

Accepted Answer

Taby Digital is available for the desktop app today. Taby Physical includes the app plus the monitor-mounted desk companion, with early pricing while the product is still developing and testing.

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