Code Pointer (Laser Pointer)

Presentation Mode (Laser Pointer) for Visual Studio Code

CodePointer brings the familiar PowerPoint-style laser pointer experience directly into VS Code.
Perfect for live demos, trainings, workshops, and code walkthroughs.

Why CodePointer?

When presenting code on screen shares, the default mouse cursor often:

• Gets lost in dark themes
• Distracts the audience
• Breaks the flow of explanation

CodePointer solves this by turning your cursor into a high-visibility laser pointer, making it easy to guide attention to the exact line or logic you’re discussing.

Features

• Laser Pointer Mode
  Convert your mouse into a glowing laser pointer inside VS Code.

• Presentation-Friendly Highlighting
  Clearly point to lines

• Dark Theme Optimized
  Designed to stand out on popular dark themes.

• Lightweight & Zero Lag
  No performance impact during live coding or debugging.

• Presenter Ready
  Ideal for:

  • Technical demos
  • GitHub Copilot trainings
  • Workshops & bootcamps
  • Conference talks
  • YouTube / Twitch live coding

How to Use

1. Install
   Search for CodePointer (Laser Pointer) in the VS Code Marketplace.

2. Toggle Laser Pointer
   Use the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P) and run:

   Code Pointer (Laser Pointer): Toggle Laser Pointer
   

3. Present with Confidence
   Point, guide, and explain—without distractions.

Who Is This For?

• Trainers & instructors
• Developers doing live demos
• Tech leads & architects
• Pre-sales engineers
• Content creators & streamers

If you share your VS Code screen—this extension is for you.

Commands

Configuration

Code Pointer works out of the box.

Future versions may include:

• Laser color customization
• Pointer size adjustment
• many more...

Screenshots

How it works

Known Limitations

• Designed for presentation use, not permanent annotations
• Laser pointer is visible only during active sessions

Feedback & Contributions

Found this useful?

• Rate the extension on the VS Code Marketplace
• add issues or feature requests on marketplace page