Observed arrival · 2026-11-03

Pointy puts a moving pointer on the next click

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Editorial interest 77/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

Pointy is a desktop app that guides people through software tasks by pointing to controls and advancing through steps as they click.

Landing page captured for the 2026-11-03 issue.

For: People who need step-by-step help in desktop apps
Worth noticing: The free plan lists 10 questions monthly, capped at three per day; Pro lists 150 monthly.

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After installation, the page says users summon Pointy with ⌥ Space, ask a question, and follow an animated pointer; clicking the indicated control advances the guide automatically. It describes support for Hebrew, English, voice input and read-aloud steps, alongside keyboard-shortcut recognition and an automatic zoom for small controls. The free tier is limited to 10 questions monthly, up to three a day; higher tiers add longer sessions, saved guides, and PDF export.

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