https://github.com/odan/laser-pointer
https://github.com/odan/laser-pointer
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/odan/laser-pointer
- Owner: odan
- Created: 2026-05-27T19:48:04.000Z (24 days ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-05-27T20:04:52.000Z (24 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-05-27T22:06:36.211Z (23 days ago)
- Language: C#
- Size: 8.79 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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# Laser Pointer
A lightweight Windows tool that displays a **round, semi-transparent laser pointer** on your screen while holding a hotkey.
Perfect for presentations, screen recordings, online meetings, or highlighting something precisely.
## Features
- Realistic laser pointer appearance with glow effect
- Highly transparent – easy to see through the circle
- Works on top of all applications (VS Code, Chrome, browsers, etc.)
- Lightweight background application
- System tray icon with exit option
- Easy to customize (size, color, transparency)
## Hotkey
**Right Ctrl Key** – Hold to show the laser pointer
Release to hide it immediately.
## Installation
### Requirements
- Windows 10 / 11
- .NET 6.0 or .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime
### Simple Installation
1. Download the `.exe` file
2. Run `LaserPointer.exe`
### Build from Source
```
dotnet publish -c Release -r win-x64 --self-contained true /p:PublishSingleFile=true
```
## How to Use
- Start the program
- Hold down the Right Ctrl key → Laser pointer appears
- Move your mouse to point at things
- Release the key → Pointer disappears
## License
MIT