Productivity

CuePin

Mac screen captures with AI-ready visual prompts

Last verified June 2026 3 min read

What is CuePin?

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CuePin is a macOS app for people who need to show an AI agent exactly what they mean on screen. The user captures any app, site, or PDF with ⌘⇧1, pins the specific area that matters, then copies an annotated image with clean instructions. It is a free TestFlight beta for macOS 15 or later.

Why CuePin works

Text prompts get vague fast when the instruction depends on a tiny button, table cell, chart, or PDF detail. CuePin turns the visible object into part of the prompt by pairing a screenshot with a numbered pin and copied instructions, so the agent sees the target instead of guessing what "this" refers to.

CuePin features

  • Capture from anywhere. Users can grab any app, site, or PDF with the ⌘⇧1 shortcut, so visual context starts from the screen they are already using.
  • Pin the exact target. CuePin lets users mark the specific thing they mean, turning a vague "this" into a numbered visual reference.
  • Copy agent-ready context. The app copies an annotated image plus clean instructions, ready to paste into an AI agent prompt.
  • Free macOS beta. CuePin is available through TestFlight as a free macOS beta for macOS 15 or later.

Who CuePin is for

  • People working with AI coding agents who need to point at a specific UI issue, screenshot, or PDF section before asking for a change.
  • Designers and product managers reviewing screens who want to give an agent visual context without writing long descriptions of the target.
  • Researchers and operators pulling details from PDFs who need to point at the exact table, chart, or paragraph they want analyzed.
  • Mac users who already explain tasks through screenshots and want a faster way to turn them into structured prompts.

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Frequently asked

CuePin FAQ

What does CuePin do?
CuePin captures a screen, lets the user pin the exact thing they mean, and copies an annotated image with clean instructions for an AI agent.
Is CuePin available for macOS?
Yes. CuePin is offered as a macOS TestFlight beta.
What macOS version does it need?
CuePin needs macOS 15 or later.
What does the capture shortcut do?
⌘⇧1 grabs any app, site, or PDF.
Is CuePin free?
Yes. CuePin is listed as free.