Capture the screen
Choose an area, a window, or the entire screen you want to change.
DirectCue
Show what to change. Hand it to AI.
Mark an area and describe the change. A Mac app that brings your image and instructions together for Codex or Claude Code.
Three steps. That’s it.
Show the location instead of describing it in a long message.
Add your instructions
Mark the area you want to change and describe the edit.
Hand it to AI
Copy the Prompt with the image path and paste it into Codex or another AI coding tool.
See a change request take shape.
See the workflow in action, from marking changes to handing the instructions to AI.
Six change tools.
Use six on-screen tools for common change requests. Draw, Remove, Swap, and Move only need text when extra context is useful.
Fix
Select an area and describe what should change.
Line
Draw a line to mark where something should be added, then describe it.
Draw
Draw a shape or motion freehand.
Swap
Mark A and B to show that they should be swapped.
Move
Show a move from A to B.
Remove
Mark an element that should be removed.
Fits into your everyday work.
From capture to reviewing past requests, all on your Mac.
Three-second Freeze
Capture temporary states such as hovers and dropdowns as a still image.
History
Review the original screen and the change instructions you created with it.
Saved on your Mac
Captures, annotations, and Prompts are saved on your Mac and are not sent to AI automatically.
Keyboard shortcuts
Start capture, switch tools, and finish from the keyboard.
FAQ
Which AI coding environments can I use? +
Use DirectCue with Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, or another AI coding environment that can access local files on your Mac. The Prompt includes the annotated image path, so you can usually paste it directly. For browser-based AI, attach the annotated image manually when needed.
Does DirectCue send anything to AI or make changes automatically? +
No. DirectCue does not modify the screen or send content to AI automatically. You choose where to hand off the Prompt.
Where are captures and Prompts stored? +
They are stored in DirectCue's app-managed area and can be reviewed or deleted from History. They do not need to fill your desktop and are not automatically sent to the cloud or an AI service.
Which macOS version and permissions are required? +
DirectCue requires macOS 26 or later and Screen Recording permission. For Window capture, keep the target window visible and bring it to the front.
Can I try DirectCue for free? +
Yes. Free includes all six tools and up to three Prompt creations per day. DirectCue Pro is a one-time purchase that removes the daily Prompt limit. It is not a subscription.
DirectCue
Show what to change. Hand it to AI.
Mark an area and describe the change. A Mac app that brings your image and instructions together for Codex or Claude Code.