Get the Client

Download the free desktop client for Windows. It takes about 2 minutes to get running.

Download for Windows
Free   |   ~300 KB download (installs dependencies automatically)   |   Windows 10+

You need Node.js installed first. If you don't have it, go to nodejs.org, click the big green LTS button, run the installer, and click Next through everything. That's it.

How to Set Up (3 easy steps)

1

Download & Unzip

Click the download button above. You'll get a file called StarryOverlay.zip. Right-click it and choose "Extract All" (or just double-click to open it). Put the folder wherever you want — your Desktop is fine.

2

Double-click EKmeow's Starry Overlay.vbs

Open the extracted folder and double-click EKmeow's Starry Overlay.vbs. The first time, a terminal will appear to install dependencies (takes about 30 seconds), then the app starts automatically. On every launch after that, it runs silently with no console window.

Windows might show a "protected your PC" warning — click "More info" then "Run anyway". This is normal for downloaded scripts.

3

You're Done!

The app appears as a small icon in your system tray (bottom-right corner of your screen, near the clock). Right-click it to see your pairing code, copy your session link, change visibility, or open the control panel.

What You Get

Unique 6-digit pairing code
Copy session URL to share
Public / Private / Global modes
Click-through overlay window
Displays images, GIFs, videos, audio
Auto-reconnects if disconnected

Common Questions

Where does the app appear after I start it?

It lives in your system tray (the small icons area at the bottom-right of your screen, near the clock). You might need to click the little "^" arrow to see it. Right-click the icon for all options.

Is there a console window?

Not if you use Start.vbs — it runs completely hidden. If you used Start.bat instead, yes, a console stays open (you can minimize it). Either way, the app closes when you right-click the tray icon and choose "Quit".

How do others send overlays to my screen?

Share your pairing code or session URL (right-click tray icon → "Copy Session URL"). Others can visit this website and enter your code to start sending overlays.

What if I get a "Node.js is not installed" error?

Download Node.js from nodejs.org (click the green LTS button), install it, then try Start.bat again. You may need to restart your computer after installing Node.js.

Is this safe?

Yes. The app only receives display commands from the server. It can't access your files, camera, or anything else on your computer. The overlay appears on top of everything but you can click right through it.