Download ShowPrompt — Free Cue & Prompt System for Live Events
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Free to download. No account. Runs locally — your show stays on your network. One small install on the show laptop; output screens need nothing but a browser.

ShowPrompt for Windows

Windows 10 / 11 · 64-bit
v3.8 — Latest

Download for Windows (.zip)
Extract, then double-click Start ShowPrompt

ShowPrompt for macOS

macOS 12 Monterey or later
v3.8 — Latest

Download for macOS (.zip)
Extract, then double-click Start ShowPrompt
No account requiredWorks offline during showsFree forever tier
Getting started

Up and running in three steps

ShowPrompt is a small Node.js application. Install Node.js once on your show laptop, then it's just a double-click before every show. Output screens need nothing installed — just a browser.

1
Install Node.js (one-time)

ShowPrompt runs on Node.js — a free, standard piece of software. Go to nodejs.org, download the LTS version and run the installer with the defaults.

2
Double-click Start ShowPrompt

Extract the ZIP somewhere easy to find — Desktop or Documents. Open the folder and double-click Start ShowPrompt (.command on Mac, .bat on Windows). The first run sets everything up automatically; after that it starts in seconds.

3
The dashboard opens

ShowPrompt opens http://localhost:3000 in your browser automatically. Output screens on the same network just open the URL shown in the status window — or scan its QR code.

Step-by-step setup with troubleshooting → read the install guide  ·  Full documentation → read the user guide

Free tier

What's in the free version

Everything you need to run a countdown on any screen in the building. No paywalls mid-show.

Included free
Run a real show today

Countdown clock with flash warning · 1 output screen in any browser on your network · basic timing display · show recovery toolbar (Hold / Blackout / Clear All) · works on Windows and macOS.

Included free
The practical stuff too

QR codes to connect phones & tablets in one tap · show log with PDF/CSV export · display preview grid · no installs on output devices · no internet required during shows.

Need cue lists, presenter notes and more screens? View Pro and Venue plans →
System requirements

What you need to run it

Output devices need nothing installed — any modern browser works.

WindowsmacOS
Operating systemWindows 10 / 11 (64-bit)macOS 12 Monterey or later
ProcessorAny modern CPUIntel or Apple Silicon
RAM4 GB minimum4 GB minimum
RuntimeNode.js LTS (free, one-time install)Node.js LTS (free, one-time install)
NetworkLocal network (Wi-Fi or wired)Local network (Wi-Fi or wired)
Output devicesAny browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)Any browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox)
InternetNot required during showsNot required during shows
Licence validationMonthly online checkMonthly online check
First-time setup

First run notes

Both Windows and macOS may query a new, unsigned application on first launch. Here's what to expect.

Windows — SmartScreen & Firewall
Windows may show a SmartScreen warning because ShowPrompt is not yet code-signed. Click "More info" then "Run anyway" — this is safe; code signing is on the roadmap. Windows Firewall will also ask to allow network access: click Allow so ShowPrompt can send output to other devices on your network. On corporate or managed networks, your IT team may need to whitelist ShowPrompt in the firewall policy.
macOS — Gatekeeper
macOS Gatekeeper may block ShowPrompt on first launch because it is not yet notarized by Apple. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down and click "Open Anyway" next to ShowPrompt — you only need to do this once. Alternatively, right-click the app in Finder, select Open, then click Open again. Apple notarization is planned for an upcoming release.
Already purchased a licence?
After downloading, open ShowPrompt and go to Settings → Licence, then enter your licence key. Your Pro or Venue features activate immediately — no restart needed. Lost your key? Contact support.

Your next show deserves
a proper cue system.

Free forever tier. Cues on every screen in the building in minutes.

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