Poinky

Poinky: Desktop screen assistant application that answers questions out loud and draws visual explanations.

Poinky is a desktop screen assistant that answers spoken questions about anything visible on a computer display. It runs in the macOS notch or menu bar, capturing voice input via microphone and processing screenshots with Claude. The application responds by speaking out loud while drawing step-by-step sketches, spinning 3D models, circling specific interface elements, or performing actions like typing and clicking. It integrates with Claude Code and Anthropic API keys for background agents and query processing. Designed for macOS users, the open source tool installs locally via Terminal and includes a natural voice engine running privately on the device.

Poinky at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS
Pricing: Free and open source
Released: November 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/tomyud1/poinky

Key features

Answers questions about screen content out loud
Draws step-by-step visual sketches and 3D models
Circles interface elements to guide user clicks
Types and performs actions on behalf of the user
Runs background agents for multi-step tasks
Supports natural voice synthesis running locally

Use it for

Asking questions about software interfaces on screen
Getting step-by-step visual guidance for tasks
Dictating emails and filling out web forms
Running background coding and project agents

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