What hardware do I need to use Pawvis?

No extra hardware or sensors are required—Pawvis works directly with your Mac's standard built-in or connected webcam.

Is my webcam data kept private?

Yes. Pawvis runs 100% on-device locally on your Mac, meaning video feeds and tracking data never leave your device.

What basic gestures does Pawvis support out of the box?

You can raise your hand to control the cursor, dip a finger to trigger a mouse click, and fold two fingers to scroll.

Can I customize or add new gestures?

Yes, you can map common gestures to custom actions like window management or specific app commands, as well as train your own custom gestures.

How does Pawvis integrate with AI tools?

Pawvis enables handoff of computer-use tasks to Codex or Claude Code for executing complex hands-free workflows.

Is Pawvis completely free?

Yes, Pawvis is completely free and open-source.

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Scheduled launch — Aug 23, 2026

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Pawvis

Open-source, local webcam hand-tracked mouse and gesture control app for Mac with optional voice control and AI integration.

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Hand Tracking

Gesture Control

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Tool information

Provider

Alexandria

Platforms

macOS

Languages

English

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Last updated

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Pricing

Free

About Pawvis

What the tool does and who it's for

Pawvis is a free, open-source macOS app that turns your Mac's built-in webcam into a hand-tracked mouse and gesture controller without requiring additional hardware. By raising your hand, the cursor follows your movements, dipping a finger triggers a click, and folding two fingers allows you to scroll. The tool supports mapping common gestures to custom actions like window management, as well as training custom gestures. It operates 100% locally on-device for maximum privacy and features optional voice control alongside task handoff to AI tools like Codex and Claude Code for complex computer-use workflows.

Key capabilities

Webcam-based hand tracking requiring no extra hardware

Cursor control via simple hand movements

Finger dip action for mouse clicking

Two-finger fold gesture for smooth scrolling

Custom gesture mapping for window management and app commands

Support for training custom hand gestures

100% on-device processing for privacy and low latency

Optional voice control for hands-free computer operation

Integration with Codex and Claude Code for AI computer-use tasks

Pricing

Free — plans below

Free & Open Source

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