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Description:
Screen Annotation Tool

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.2.5@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: screen-annotation productivity presentation screenshot developer-tools

Install: brew install --cask pensela

About:
Pensela is a lightweight screen annotation tool that overlays a canvas on your display for real-time drawing and markup. It provides essential tools like pens, shapes, and text to highlight areas during presentations or tutorials. The application is designed for minimal performance impact while offering high responsiveness.

Key Features:

Real-time screen overlay drawing
Multiple annotation tools (pen, shapes, text)
Configurable hotkeys and opacity
Lightweight and portable

Use Cases:

Live software demonstrations and presentations
Creating bug report screenshots with highlights
Remote teaching and online tutoring

Alternatives:

OBS Studio – More complex, focused on recording/streaming rather than lightweight annotation
Skitch – macOS specific, focuses on static screenshots rather than live overlay

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