Overlay Cat
Overview
Overlay Cat is a free Bongo Cat-style input overlay for OBS Studio and TikTok LIVE Studio. Users preview six characters and five input styles (mouse, arrows, full and compact layouts, and gamepad) directly in the browser, then use the companion Overlay Cat Desktop app for Windows, macOS, or Linux to capture keyboard, mouse, and controller activity while another application has focus. The resulting local overlay URL can be added as an OBS Browser Source or a TikTok LIVE Studio Link source so viewers can follow gameplay controls, shortcuts, and live demos.
Key Features
- Interactive browser preview reacting to real keyboard and mouse input
- Six characters and five input styles, including gamepad support
- Companion desktop app (Windows, macOS, Linux) for capturing global input while other apps have focus
- Local overlay URL for use as an OBS Browser Source or TikTok LIVE Studio Link source
Best For
Streamers who want a playful, free Bongo Cat-style overlay that visualizes their live keyboard, mouse, or controller input in OBS or TikTok LIVE Studio.
Pros & Cons
Cons
- Capturing input from other applications requires installing and running a separate desktop app, not just the website
- Built on existing open-source Bongo Cat projects, so feature depth is tied to those upstream projects' capabilities
Pulse Verdict
Editorial review by SEODataPulse · Editorial rating: 4/5 · Updated
This is an editorial assessment, not an average of customer ratings.
“A free, working Bongo Cat-style input overlay with a live browser preview and a companion desktop app for capturing global keyboard, mouse, and controller input for OBS and TikTok LIVE Studio scenes.”
Pricing
Free to use.
Pricing changes often — confirm current plans on the official site.