DmytroVasin

    DmytroVasin/DrawPen

    DrawPen is a simple screen annotation. Available on macOS, Windows & Linux.

    ios
    annotation
    annotation-tool
    canvas
    electron
    macos
    JavaScript
    MIT
    1.1K stars
    87 forks
    1.1K GitHub watchers
    Updated Oct 30, 2026
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    Where it stands

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    5 releases in the last 90 days, the latest 13 days ago, with 7 contributors on GitHub.

    Gained 60% more stars in the last 90 days than in the 90 days before.

    Use Cases & Benefits

    • Provides a simple, cross-platform screen annotation tool for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
    • Offers lightweight, easy-to-use annotation features with global shortcuts for quick access during presentations.
    • Use for highlighting and drawing on screen during live presentations or video calls to emphasize key points.
    • Use for annotating screenshots or screen captures quickly without needing complex graphic software.
    • Use for educators or trainers who need an intuitive tool to visually explain concepts on their desktop.

    Should you depend on it?

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    License

    MIT

    Permissive: commercial use, modification and redistribution are allowed with attribution.

    Community files

    • README: present
    • Contributing guide: present

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    From the README

    Draw Pen An open-source screen annotation tool

    You can download DrawPen for free from releases

    Excerpt from the DmytroVasin/DrawPen README on GitHub (MIT license). © its authors.Read the full README on GitHub

    Daily snapshots

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    Forks

    87+13

    Open issues

    42+5

    Compared with peers in iOS

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