GesturePresent
A small tool for an annoying problem that lets you control slides without reaching for your laptop.
What is GesturePresent?
GesturePresent is a Windows desktop utility that lets you advance PowerPoint slides by rotating your hand in view of a webcam. It runs completely offline on your machine, with an optional live camera feed for debugging and a floating status overlay that shows detection state. It is lightweight, designed to work from a distance or in low light, and requires only a webcam and Windows 10/11 to operate.
Key features of GesturePresent
Simple Gestures: Next/previous slide control with hand rotation
Live Feed: Optional camera window with 'Dev Cam' mode
Works Anywhere: Performs well in low-light and at distance
Lightweight: No ML bloat, optimized detection
Pros of GesturePresent
Privacy-first: Everything runs locally on your machine
