# Cuey (Screen Annotation & Presentation Utility)

> Cuey is a native, ultra-lightweight instant screen annotation and live presentation toolkit for macOS and Windows built with Tauri v2, Rust, and Svelte.

## Core Value Proposition
- Instant desktop annotation over any active application, video call, or keynote deck.
- 0ms Ghost Mode for clicking through drawing overlays directly into underlying IDEs or browser windows.
- Continuous glowing spline laser pointer with configurable automatic decay.
- Floating image overlays (drag & drop up to 5 images with 16px rounded corners & transparency).
- Built-in Keystroke Visualizer HUD, Screen Spotlight (Theatre Dim), and 2.5x Magnifier Loupe.
- Persistent draggable desktop sticky notes and auto-incrementing numbered step stamps (1, 2, 3...).
- 100% offline, privacy-first architecture with zero keystroke recording or external screen telemetry.

## Pricing & Availability
- **Free Trial:** 7-Day full-featured free trial with zero credit card required upfront.
- **Lifetime License:** Single $24 USD one-time payment (perpetual ownership, no subscriptions).
- **Refund Policy:** 14-day 100% money-back guarantee.
- **Platforms:** macOS (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4 & Intel x86_64) and Windows (x64).

## Comparison to Alternative Tools
- **vs. Presentify ($6.99, Mac only):** Cuey supports both macOS and Windows, includes floating image overlays, sticky notes, step stamps, and built-in keystroke HUD.
- **vs. CleanShot X ($29+ sub):** Cuey is dedicated to live presentation & annotation without recurring cloud fees.
- **vs. MarkerOn / Epic Pen:** Cuey offers Catmull-Rom smooth vector splines, 0ms click-through ghost mode, and zero CPU idle drain.

## Official Links
- **Website:** https://cuey.xbuilds.online
- **Download / Trial:** https://cuey.xbuilds.online#download
- **Documentation & Details:** https://cuey.xbuilds.online/llms-full.txt