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Claude Overlay

Anyone working on a Windows PC who wants to ask Claude about what is on screen without switching apps.

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git clone https://github.com/shengyanlin/claude-overlay.git
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What it does

Claude Overlay is a frameless, always-on-top chat window for Claude Code on Windows. It captures every monitor so Claude can read your screen and answer in context. It uses your existing claude CLI login through the Agent SDK and supports image paste, model switching, live streaming and a context-usage status line.

Use cases

  1. 01Ask about an error message currently on screen
  2. 02Get help with a document open on another monitor
  3. 03Paste an image and ask Claude to explain it

Questions about
Claude Overlay.

What is Claude Overlay used for?

Anyone working on a Windows PC who wants to ask Claude about what is on screen without switching apps. Claude Overlay is a frameless, always-on-top chat window for Claude Code on Windows. It captures every monitor so Claude can read your screen and answer in context. It uses your existing claude CLI login through the Agent SDK and supports image paste, model switching, live streaming and a context-usage status line.

How do I install Claude Overlay?

Run this in your terminal: git clone https://github.com/shengyanlin/claude-overlay.git

Is Claude Overlay open source?

Yes. The code is on GitHub (shengyanlin/claude-overlay) under the MIT licence.

Is Claude Overlay safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.