See your open windows
Visual tiles show titles, app icons, and previews when Windows makes them available.
WindowCue for Windows
Find the window you need.
Find the right window without cycling through every open app. WindowCue brings window previews, title and app search, pins, and groups into one sidebar.
For developers, researchers, writers, and anyone juggling a busy desktop.
Streaming, too? Keep your windowed game and supporting apps within easy reach.
7-day trial · US $9.99. Check Microsoft Store for current regional pricing, trial availability and terms.
Windows 11 version 26100 or later · x64. Check Store system requirements for your PC.
Made for the work in front of you.
Keep a visual overview within reach on ultrawide and large monitors, with title search, pinning, and one-click switching.
Find and arrange
Search by app or title, pin useful windows, and group or reorder tiles.
Return in one click
Choose a tile to switch to its window, with overlay and reserved-space options for the sidebar.
A place beside your desktop.
Keep the overview open, tuck it away to a narrow edge, or place it on either side of your screen.
The open and right-side views below are examples from the earlier 1.0.9 release. For changes in WindowCue 1.1, read the release notes.
A clearer desktop for streamers.
Whether you stream on Twitch, YouTube, or Kick, a busy desktop can mean juggling a windowed game, chat, browser, and other apps. WindowCue helps you find and switch between open windows with title and app search, pins, groups, and previews when available.
Choose your game or window capture source in your streaming software, and check the resulting scene before going live. WindowCue organizes your desktop; capture behavior and what viewers see depend on your streaming setup.
Frequently asked questions
Getting started, organizing your windows, and knowing what stays on your PC. Select a question to read the answer.
Which PCs can run WindowCue?
WindowCue’s current Microsoft Store listing requires Windows 11 version 26100 or later and an x64 PC. Check the Store’s System Requirements for compatibility before starting a trial or buying.
How do I install WindowCue, and is there a trial?
Open WindowCue’s Microsoft Store listing on your PC and follow the Store’s installation steps. WindowCue offers a 7-day trial, with a current US price of $9.99. Check the Store for current regional pricing, trial availability and purchase terms.
How do I find and switch to a window?
Use the sidebar’s search field to find open windows by title or application name. Select a matching tile to return to that window.
Why doesn’t every window show a preview?
Previews depend on what Windows and the source application make available. WindowCue also shows window titles and application icons to help you identify your windows.
Can I organize windows myself?
Yes. You can pin useful windows, group tiles and change their order. These manual organization features work independently of optional Smart Pin.
What does Smart Pin do?
Smart Pin uses local AI to suggest related windows to pin. It is optional and off for new settings. WindowCue asks for confirmation when you enable it, and suggestions do not change your pins until you accept the action. An existing saved setting or recovery copy can retain an earlier choice to enable it.
Do I need to use AI?
No. You can use window search, switching, previews and manual organization with Smart Pin off. Optional Smart Pin uses a local model, so its requirements and performance depend on the model and your PC.
Does WindowCue need an internet connection?
Window management happens on your PC, and Smart Pin’s AI processing has no cloud inference fallback. Smart Pin setup can connect to the internet for model information and downloads. Supporting Microsoft software may also communicate over the network, so local AI does not mean every component is completely offline.
What information does WindowCue keep?
WindowCue stores settings, pins, groups, tile order and observed application history locally. Where browser-tab information is accessible, tab titles and selection state are handled locally; WindowCue does not read page contents or record typing in other applications. The included Microsoft Foundry Local SDK may send diagnostic and usage data to Microsoft. Read the WindowCue app privacy policy for details.
Can I move or collapse the sidebar?
You can place WindowCue on the left or right edge of your desktop and collapse it to a narrow edge when you want more space. The sidebar also offers overlay and reserved-space modes.
Why do the earlier screenshots show an X button?
The open and right-side screenshots show the earlier WindowCue 1.0.9 release, where the X button exits the app. They illustrate that version’s interface. Read the WindowCue 1.1 release notes for changes in the newer release; contact support if you need help with your installed version.
How do I get updates?
For the Microsoft Store version, open Microsoft Store and select Check for Updates. Microsoft’s update guide explains how to check for available app updates.
What if I previously bought WindowCue on Gumroad?
Keep your purchase receipt and license information, and contact support@talesntools.com for help with your existing purchase. Earlier standalone versions can behave differently; automatic transfer of their data or licenses to the Store version is not guaranteed.
How do I get help or report a problem?
Email support@talesntools.com with your WindowCue version and a description of the problem. Support is provided in English. Review screenshots and logs before sending them, and remove private window titles, document contents, passwords and other information that is not needed.
Questions about WindowCue?
Contact the studio
Email support@talesntools.com for product questions or help. Already purchased on Gumroad? Keep your purchase receipt and license information, and contact support for help with your existing purchase.
For known issues, workarounds, and release notes, visit Updates.
Local organization, optional AI
The Microsoft Store version keeps window organization on your device. Optional Smart Pin uses local AI; setup may access online services, and Microsoft’s SDK may send diagnostic and usage data. Read the WindowCue app privacy policy for details. Earlier standalone or Gumroad versions can behave differently.