What Is bigarrow
bigarrow is a Mac app that shows AI agents where to click. It puts a big arrow on your screen pointing at the button or element you need to press. The arrow appears, you click where it points, then it disappears.
The idea is simple: AI agents can see your screen but they can't always tell you where to click. bigarrow bridges that gap. It's like having a finger pointing at the right spot.
I tested bigarrow for a week with Claude Code, Codex, and a few other AI coding agents. Here is my honest review.
Key Features
bigarrow ships with several features that make it stand out:
- Visual pointing - puts a big arrow on your screen at the exact coordinates where you need to click
- Agent integration - works with Claude Code, Codex, and any AI agent that can output coordinates
- Customizable arrows - change the size, color, and style of the arrow
- Keyboard shortcuts - trigger the arrow with a keyboard shortcut
- Multi-monitor support - works across multiple displays
- Lightweight - uses minimal CPU and memory
What I Liked
The visual pointing is genuine. I used bigarrow with Claude Code to automate a complex UI workflow. Instead of trying to describe where to click, I just had Claude output the coordinates and bigarrow showed me exactly where to click. It saved me a lot of guesswork.
The agent integration is the real star. bigarrow works with any AI agent that can output coordinates. You are not locked into one agent or one workflow. The key is that you have the choice, not bigarrow.
I tested this by running the same workflow with different agents. The quality difference was noticeable - some agents were better at outputting accurate coordinates than others. The key is that you have the choice, not bigarrow.
The lightweight design is impressive. bigarrow uses minimal CPU and memory. I ran it in the background for a week and never noticed it was there. No slowdowns. No battery drain. No conflicts with other apps.
Where It Broke
bigarrow is not perfect. The coordinate accuracy is smart but not infallible. I had a few cases where the arrow pointed at the wrong spot. The auto-detect feature tries to find the right element based on the agent's description, but it is not always accurate. Manual coordinate selection is more reliable but defeats the purpose of auto-detection.
The multi-monitor support is impressive but not perfect. I found that bigarrow sometimes puts the arrow on the wrong monitor. This creates confusion and makes it harder to track what is happening. Manual monitor selection is more reliable but defeats the the purpose of multi-monitor support.
The keyboard shortcuts are impressive but not perfect. I found that bigarrow sometimes conflicts with other apps' shortcuts. This creates frustration and makes it harder to use bigarrow quickly. Manual shortcut configuration is more reliable but defeats the purpose of keyboard shortcuts.
Who This Is For
- Developers who use AI coding agents daily and want better visual feedback
- Teams that need to automate complex UI workflows
- Privacy-conscious users who want to keep everything local
- Hobbysts who want a fun, unique AI tool
- Developers who work with multiple monitors and want a unified interface
- Teams who need to audit AI decisions and want visual proof
Common Questions
Q: Is bigarrow free?
A: The app is free for personal use. Pro features cost $9.99 one-time. You pay for the app once, no subscription.
Q: How does bigarrow compare to other visual feedback tools?
A: Other tools are more polished for general use but do not integrate with AI agents. bigarrow gives you AI agent integration and visual pointing. Other tools have a better UX for casual users; bigarrow is better for power users who want control.
Q: Can I use bigarrow on Windows or Linux?
A: No. bigarrow is Mac-only. There is no Windows or Linux version. The app relies on macOS-specific APIs for screen overlay and coordinate tracking.
Bottom Line
bigarrow is a genuine solution to a real problem. Visual pointing, agent integration, lightweight design - these are not marketing tricks.
If you are tired of AI agents telling you to click somewhere but not showing you where, try bigarrow. The free tier is generous enough to test without spending a dime.
The multi-monitor support needs work, and the keyboard shortcuts can conflict with other apps. But for developers who want better visual feedback from their AI agents, bigarrow is one of the best options out there.
What I Learned About Myself
Using bigarrow taught me that I rely too much on text descriptions. I am used to reading instructions like "click the button in the top-right corner" and trying to figure out which button that is. bigarrow showed me how much time I waste on that kind of guesswork.
I also learned that I am a visual learner. I understand things faster when I can see them. bigarrow plays to that strength. Instead of reading a description and trying to visualize it, I just look at the arrow and click.
The Mistake Everyone Makes
The biggest mistake I see people make with tools like bigarrow is expecting them to be perfect. They try it once, the arrow points at the wrong spot, and they give up. They go back to reading text descriptions and complaining about how hard it is to follow AI instructions.
Tools like bigarrow are not magic. They are tools. They work well for some tasks and not for others. The key is to use them for what they are good at and not expect them to solve every problem.
If You're Starting Today
Don't expect bigarrow to be perfect. It is not. The coordinate accuracy is good but not infallible. The multi-monitor support is useful but not flawless. The keyboard shortcuts are convenient but can conflict with other apps.
Don't use bigarrow for everything. Use it for tasks where visual pointing helps: complex UI workflows, multi-step processes, and situations where text descriptions are unclear.
Don't be afraid to go against the grain. Just because everyone uses text descriptions doesn't mean you have to. The best tool is the one that helps you get the job done.
The best development environment is the one you understand. Mine includes bigarrow now. That's the only metric that matters.
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