# Screen Copilot

> Screen Copilot is an AI-powered screen assistant that analyzes your screen in real time and provides step-by-step guidance for debugging code, learning software, and troubleshooting computer issues.

## Overview

Screen Copilot uses Google Gemini AI with vision capabilities to watch your screen and provide real-time, contextual assistance. It works entirely in the browser — no installation required. Screen captures are processed in real time and not stored on servers, making it a privacy-first solution.

## Key Features

- **Real-Time Screen Analysis**: Share your screen and get instant AI-powered guidance
- **Step-by-Step Guidance**: Like having a 1:1 tutor watching your screen
- **Troubleshooting**: Get help fixing issues in any application
- **Software Learning**: Learn any software with contextual, visual assistance
- **No Installation**: Runs in your web browser using the native Screen Capture API
- **Privacy-First**: Screen captures are processed in real time and not stored on servers
- **Local-First Storage**: Chat history is stored locally in your browser by default
- **Conversation Threads**: Save and revisit past guidance sessions

## How It Works

1. Visit screencopilot.app and sign in with Google
2. Click "Share Screen" to grant browser-level screen access
3. Describe your issue or what you want to learn
4. Screen Copilot's AI analyzes your screen in real time and provides step-by-step written instructions
5. Follow along at your own pace — instructions stay in your chat thread

## Use Cases

- Fix errors and troubleshoot issues in any desktop application
- Learn Excel formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
- Navigate complex software like Photoshop, Figma, or Blender
- Troubleshoot system settings and configurations
- Get step-by-step guidance for any on-screen task
- Work through tax software, accounting tools, or government portals
- Learn coding with an AI that sees your IDE in real time

## How Screen Copilot Compares to Alternatives

### Screen Copilot vs ChatGPT
ChatGPT's screen sharing (Advanced Voice Mode) works on mobile phones. Screen Copilot is built for desktop — sharing your full desktop screen in a browser with written step-by-step instructions. ChatGPT offers voice interaction; Screen Copilot offers text-based guidance you can revisit.

### Screen Copilot vs Google Gemini
Screen Copilot is powered by Google Gemini AI. Gemini Live streams your phone camera or screen. Screen Copilot adds desktop-grade, browser-based screen sharing with local-first privacy that Gemini Live on mobile cannot provide.

### Screen Copilot vs Claude
Claude excels at deep analysis and reasoning. Claude in Chrome can follow a single browser tab. Screen Copilot streams your entire desktop — including native apps, multiple windows, and system settings — providing purpose-built screen guidance.

## Technical Details

- **AI Model**: Google Gemini with vision capabilities
- **Platform**: Web browser (no download or extension required)
- **Screen Capture**: Native browser Screen Capture API
- **Data Storage**: IndexedDB (local-first, browser-based)
- **Framework**: Next.js with real-time streaming via Vercel AI SDK

## Pricing

- **Free**: 10 minutes of AI guidance (one-time trial, no credit card required)
- **Starter**: $20/month — 30 minutes/day of AI guidance
- **Pro**: $50/month — 2 hours/day of AI guidance (most popular)
- **Unlimited**: $200/month — unlimited AI guidance

All plans include full desktop screen sharing, conversation history, and privacy-first local storage.

## FAQ

### How does Screen Copilot work?
Screen Copilot uses Google Gemini AI with vision capabilities to analyze your screen in real time. Simply share your screen in your browser, describe your issue, and get step-by-step guidance — like having a 1:1 tutor watching your screen.

### What software can Screen Copilot help with?
Screen Copilot can help with virtually any software visible on your screen — from code editors (VS Code, IntelliJ) and spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets) to design tools (Figma, Photoshop), system settings, and more.

### Is my screen data secure?
Yes. Screen Copilot is built with a privacy-first design. Screen captures are processed in real time and are not stored on servers. Chat history is stored locally in your browser by default.

### Do I need to install anything?
No. Screen Copilot runs entirely in your web browser using the native Screen Capture API. Just visit screencopilot.app, share your screen, and start getting help.

## Links

- Website: https://screencopilot.app
- Features: https://screencopilot.app/features
- Pricing: https://screencopilot.app/pricing
- How It Works: https://screencopilot.app/how-it-works
- Use Cases: https://screencopilot.app/use-cases
- Compare vs ChatGPT: https://screencopilot.app/compare/chatgpt
- Compare vs Gemini: https://screencopilot.app/compare/gemini
- Compare vs Claude: https://screencopilot.app/compare/claude
- Help Center: https://screencopilot.app/help
- Support: support@screencopilot.app