PointerSense v0.3.0

What's new in v0.3.0

A bigger release covering security, a new global shortcut, and reliability fixes.

Security

• API keys now live in macOS Keychain. They were previously stored in plaintext at ~/Library/Application Support/PointerSense/settings.json. New keys go straight to Keychain. Existing keys in your settings.json continue to work for backward compatibility, and the next time you save a key in Setup the legacy plaintext entry is migrated to Keychain and removed from the json automatically.

Features

• Global keyboard shortcut: ⌘ Shift E — explain whatever text is currently selected, from anywhere on macOS. Works in every trigger mode including Manual and Paused, which finally makes Manual mode useful.
• Sticky pinned tooltip — when you press Pin, the tooltip stays put. New selections no longer override a pinned answer. Press Pin again or click ✕ to dismiss and resume.

Reliability

• Settings file mutex — rapid concurrent settings changes (e.g. toggling several menu bar items quickly) can no longer drop updates.
• Explain button loading state — clicking Explain in the Overview tab now disables the button until the API call completes, preventing duplicate concurrent requests.

Requirements

• macOS (Apple Silicon)
• Accessibility permission required on first launch
• API key for at least one supported AI provider

Install

1. Open PointerSense_0.3.0_aarch64.dmg and drag PointerSense to Applications.
2. If macOS warns about an unidentified developer, right-click the app and choose Open.
3. Grant Accessibility in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.
4. Open Setup from the menu bar, go to AI Providers, paste your API key. macOS will ask permission to access Keychain the first time — choose Always Allow.