helium ☆
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Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: overlay productivity streaming utility window-manager transparency
Install: brew install --cask helium
About:
Helium is a screen overlay utility that allows users to pin transparent windows containing web content, images, or other media on top of their desktop. It enables persistent, always-on-top visual references for workflows requiring constant visibility. This tool is particularly valuable for content creators, developers, and designers who need to reference material without switching application windows.
Key Features:
  • Transparent window overlays that stay on top of other applications
  • Support for pinning web pages, local images, and video content
  • Click-through functionality for interacting with underlying applications
  • Minimal interface that doesn't clutter the workspace
  • Cross-platform availability for consistent experience
Use Cases:
  • Streamers and content creators displaying alerts or reference material during live broadcasts
  • Developers keeping documentation or API references visible while coding
  • Designers maintaining color palettes, style guides, or visual references visible while working
  • Presenters displaying notes or timers discreetly during presentations
Alternatives:
  • Picture-in-Picture (macOS) – Native macOS feature but limited to video content only, lacks web/image flexibility
  • AlwaysTop – General purpose window pinning tool but lacks specialized overlay transparency features
  • Wallpaper Engine – Desktop customization tool focused on animated wallpapers rather than functional overlays
Version History
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Aug 23, 2025 12:17pm 1.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP fbfdcd72
Jul 31, 2025 7:29pm 1.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 9e29cf38
Jul 12, 2024 1:58pm 1.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 62ba00a5
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