Prototip, developed by one Nick Stakenburg, is a Javascript application which lets users create a variety of tooltips using Prototype. The latest version of Prototip has been written to be used with Prototype 1.
6; this means that you can open, close and toggle tooltips using any mouse event. Prototip can also be used with Scriptaculous to add some cool effects. To use the app, include Protoype 1.6 in your header and to use the effects add Scriptaculous 1.8; after both are loaded add Prototip. You can hook tooltips anywhere defining two corners, one on the target element, the other on the tooltip. Tooltips may also be designed using CSS. Prototip is relatively light at 13 kb unpacked and that includes the latest version of Prototype.
www.nickstakenburg.com/projects/prototip In Their Own Words
“Prototip allows you to easily create both simple and complex tooltips using the Prototype javascript framework.
If you also use Scriptaculous you can even add some nice effects to them.”
Why www.nickstakenburg.com/projects/prototip It Might Be A Killer
Prototip is well designed and it’s got a thoroughly thought out tooltip library. The new release includes a range of features making it a practical choice for coders. All in all, Prototip is one slick app with a cool set of tools. Also the site is pretty streamlined, with a cool minimalistic look.
Some Questions About www.nickstakenburg.com/projects/prototip
Does Prototip work with other Javascript tools? How responsive are the tooltips to positioning? As far as the monetary side of things go, how is Prototip going to fund itself? 
