OrbCue places a small orb on your Windows desktop: working sessions show only a count, and it cues you the moment an agent waits for your input, authorization, or fails. Clicking the orb opens a list grouped by project, and each entry can jump back to its terminal. It never reads conversations, prompts, commands, or code, stays offline by default, and keeps all state in the current user profile. It supports CLI tools such as Claude Code, Grok Build, Codex, and Cursor Agent.
Publisher’s description
What is OrbCue?
OrbCue by orbcue is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.9, released on October 5, 2026. The version history goes back to August 28, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (QZYH123/OrbCue) has 14 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Desktop orb for Windows that cues you when Claude Code, Grok, Codex or Cursor Agent needs you. Working sessions show a count; waiting/failed sessions get a ? / ! plus a notification. Local-only, hook-based, no conversation reading.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: OrbCue is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OrbCue safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FAB13008D290C6A74F87EA740F75E08CC25155061F25B150D3EE7BE2194EDB61· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.9Latest | October 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.8 | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.7 | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.5 | August 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id QZYH123.OrbCue -eOrbCue_0.2.9_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- orbcue
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/QZYH123/OrbCue
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.2.9
- Released
- October 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 26, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 14
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- QZYH123.OrbCue
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OrbCue free?
Yes. OrbCue is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is OrbCue safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install OrbCue with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can OrbCue be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OrbCue run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of OrbCue?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 28, 2026.
Can I use OrbCue without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to OrbCue?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
