Piny

Piny

A powerful visual editor designed for Astro, React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS, seamlessly integrated into your IDE for efficient development.

About Piny

Piny is an advanced visual editor that integrates directly with Visual Studio Code, Cursor, and Windsurf. It supports Tailwind CSS, Astro, React, and Next.js, allowing developers to edit code visually without abstractions or cloud dependencies. With features like component navigation, style management, and AI-assisted drag-and-drop, Piny enhances productivity while maintaining complete control over your code. It works independently or alongside coding assistants and is compatible with any React or Next.js project, ensuring a seamless development experience.

How to Use

Install the Piny extension from your IDE’s marketplace, such as VS Code. After installation, right-click within your code editor and select "Edit in Piny" to start styling visually. Piny supports Astro, React, and Next.js projects for easy integration and workflow enhancement.

Features

  • Simultaneously edit multiple elements
  • Intuitive Tailwind CSS controls
  • Apply Tailwind classes across your project
  • Navigate through component structures
  • Explore your entire project visually
  • AI-powered drag-and-drop interface
  • Inspect and manage Tailwind classes
  • Import custom Tailwind themes
  • Select and style elements visually

Use Cases

  • Design UI visually with AI-assisted drag-and-drop
  • Navigate and explore components across projects
  • Style elements using Tailwind CSS visually
  • Manage complex Tailwind configurations efficiently
  • Edit Tailwind classes within strings and variables
  • Customize visual controls with tailored Tailwind themes
  • Select and style multiple elements simultaneously
  • Quickly switch between components and preview routes

Best For

Front-end DevelopersReact and Next.js DevelopersUI/UX Designers Who CodeTailwind CSS EnthusiastsWeb DevelopersAstro Framework Developers

Pros

  • Supports Tailwind CSS, Astro, React, Next.js
  • Projects remain independent if Piny is discontinued, with no added dependencies
  • Runs directly within IDEs like VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf
  • Offers robust free features without requiring an account
  • Edits are made directly in code, avoiding abstractions and lock-in
  • Includes a 30-day money-back guarantee for Pro plans
  • Features AI-powered drag-and-drop for faster design
  • Lock-in early access pricing for lifetime of subscription
  • Requires no additional libraries or complex setup

Cons

  • Visual Select may occasionally misidentify elements in complex structures
  • Early Access version might have minor bugs or rough edges
  • Requires a small script in your project layout for communication (only in development mode)
  • Currently optimized for React, with future support planned for Svelte and Vue

Pricing Plans

Choose the perfect plan. All plans include 24/7 support.

Piny Free

$0 /year

Access core features at no cost, including Tailwind controls, component navigation, and AI drag-and-drop. Ideal for basic editing and styling needs, with community support included.

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Piny Pro (Early Access)

US$49.00 /year + tax

Enjoy a 60% discount until May 28, 2025. Includes all free features plus visual element selection, multi-element editing, full project navigation, custom Tailwind theme import, and priority support.

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Piny Pro (Regular)

US$120.00 /year + tax

Full feature set at the standard rate after early access. Includes visual selection, multi-element editing, project-wide navigation, custom theme import, and priority customer support.

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FAQs

Is Piny Free genuinely free, or is it a trial version?
Piny Free is completely free with no time limits or account requirements. It provides essential features for basic editing, while Pro unlocks advanced capabilities.
Why is there an early access discount?
Early access allows users to try new features at a reduced price while helping us gather feedback to improve the product.
Does the early access discount last beyond the first year?
Yes, once you lock in the early access price, it remains unchanged for as long as you maintain your subscription, even after regular prices increase.
How does Visual Select function?
Visual Select uses DOM to JSX mapping, enabling you to click on elements directly. A small script in your project’s layout facilitates communication with Piny during development.
What happens to my projects if Piny is discontinued?
Your projects are safe. Piny edits standard React or Next.js code without adding dependencies. You can continue editing your projects normally even if Piny is no longer available.
How does Piny differ from Pinegrow Web Editor?
Pinegrow is a desktop app focused on static HTML and WordPress themes, while Piny runs inside IDEs like VS Code to enable visual Tailwind CSS editing in dynamic projects.