Squint
AIDesktop app for Windows and Linux: press a hotkey, drag a box around anything on screen, and get an AI explanation beside it.
Squint
Desktop app for Windows and Linux: press a hotkey, drag a box around anything on screen, and get an AI explanation beside it.
About Squint
Squint is a desktop app that explains whatever is on your screen. It waits in the tray until you press a hotkey (Win+Shift+Q by default); you drag a box around anything confusing and an answer streams in beside it, with no app switching, uploads or typed description. You can ask follow-up questions, hold Shift to select up to four regions, and choose between a Fast and a Best model per capture. Responses support Markdown, math and code blocks, and closed chats are stored locally and searchable. The selected region is sent to OpenAI's API for the answer. Squint is available for Windows and Linux, with macOS coming soon.
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What is Squint?
Desktop app for Windows and Linux: press a hotkey, drag a box around anything on screen, and get an AI explanation beside it.
How does Squint work?
Squint works by combining Hotkey capture: Press Win+Shift+Q and drag a box to ask about anything on screen; the hotkey is rebindable., Streaming answers: Responses stream beside the selection, with configurable speed., Follow-up questions: Continue in the same panel without a second screenshot., Two models: Pick Fast or Best per capture for harder content like dense fine print., Multiple regions: Hold Shift to select up to four regions at once. to help users with Student points at a confusing diagram or equation for an instant explanation., Developer selects an error message or code snippet to ask what it means., Shopper drags over a product or spec table to compare options., Professional reads dense fine print by capturing it with the Best model., Traveler identifies a landmark or artwork seen on screen..
What are the main features of Squint?
Key features include Hotkey capture: Press Win+Shift+Q and drag a box to ask about anything on screen; the hotkey is rebindable., Streaming answers: Responses stream beside the selection, with configurable speed., Follow-up questions: Continue in the same panel without a second screenshot., Two models: Pick Fast or Best per capture for harder content like dense fine print., Multiple regions: Hold Shift to select up to four regions at once..
Who is Squint for?
Squint is useful for anyone interested in Student points at a confusing diagram or equation for an instant explanation., Developer selects an error message or code snippet to ask what it means., Shopper drags over a product or spec table to compare options., Professional reads dense fine print by capturing it with the Best model., Traveler identifies a landmark or artwork seen on screen..
How much does Squint cost?
Squint offers a free tier with paid plans for advanced features.
How do I get started with Squint?
Visit https://heysquint.com/ to sign up and explore Squint.
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