SoftOverlay

Advanced Desktop Overlay System

v2.1.3 - Python Powered

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Multiple Overlays

Create unlimited custom overlays on your desktop. Each overlay is independently configurable with transparency, positioning, and interaction settings.

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Lightning Fast

Built with optimized Python using Tkinter and PyQt5 for maximum performance. Minimal CPU usage while maintaining smooth 60fps animations.

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Fully Customizable

Customize colors, transparency, size, position, and behavior. Create widgets, notes, system monitors, or any overlay you can imagine.

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Powerful Features

Everything you need for desktop overlay management

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Multi-Monitor Support

Works seamlessly across multiple monitors with independent overlay management for each display.

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Advanced Configuration

JSON-based configuration system with live reload. Change settings without restarting the application.

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Plugin System

Extensible architecture with Python plugin support. Create custom overlays with full API access.

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System Monitoring

Built-in system monitors for CPU, RAM, GPU, network, and storage with customizable displays.

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Click-Through Mode

Enable click-through functionality to interact with applications beneath your overlays.

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Auto-Save & Backup

Automatic configuration backup and restore functionality. Never lose your overlay setups.

Technology Stack

Built with modern Python technologies

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Python 3.9+

Core application logic and plugin system

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Tkinter & PyQt5

Cross-platform GUI framework

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Matplotlib

Advanced charting and visualization

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Psutil

System monitoring and process management

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Latest Release - v2.1.3

50K+ Downloads

4.8★ Rating

2.1MB File Size

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System Requirements

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Operating System

Windows 10+, macOS 10.14+, or Linux

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Memory

Minimum 4GB RAM, 8GB recommended

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Storage

50MB free disk space

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Python Runtime

Python 3.9+ (included in installer)

Documentation

Complete guide to using SoftOverlay

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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running in minutes with our comprehensive quick start tutorial and basic overlay creation.

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API Documentation

Complete Python API reference for plugin development and advanced customization options.

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Examples & Tutorials

Step-by-step tutorials and code examples for creating custom overlays and plugins.

Sample Code

Creating a simple system monitor overlay

# SoftOverlay Plugin Example
import psutil
from softoverlay import BaseOverlay

class SystemMonitor(BaseOverlay):
    def __init__(self):
        super().__init__(
            title="System Monitor",
            width=300,
            height=200,
            transparent=True
        )
        
    def update(self):
        cpu_percent = psutil.cpu_percent()
        memory = psutil.virtual_memory()
        
        self.draw_text(f"CPU: {cpu_percent}%", x=10, y=30)
        self.draw_text(f"RAM: {memory.percent}%", x=10, y=60)
        self.draw_progress_bar(cpu_percent, x=10, y=90)

# Register the overlay
SoftOverlay.register_plugin(SystemMonitor)
            

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About SoftOverlay

The story behind the most powerful desktop overlay system

Our Mission

SoftOverlay was created to solve the problem of desktop productivity and customization. We believe that your desktop should work for you, not against you. By providing a powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use overlay system, we enable users to create the perfect desktop environment for their workflow.

Why Python?

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Performance

Modern Python with optimized libraries provides excellent performance for desktop applications while maintaining code readability.

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Extensibility

Python's rich ecosystem allows for easy plugin development and integration with system APIs and third-party services.

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Cross-Platform

Python ensures SoftOverlay runs consistently across Windows, macOS, and Linux with minimal platform-specific code.

Open Source

SoftOverlay is proudly open source. Contribute to the project on GitHub and help make it even better.

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