[Feature Request] System-Wide Overlay Mode with User Configuration

[tiupanca]

🎯 Feature Request Summary

Add user-configurable modes to Discord overlay allowing it to work system-wide, not just in games.

📊 Problem Statement

Currently, Discord overlay only works in detected games, limiting usefulness for:

• Remote workers during video calls
• Online educators and students
• Streamers using multiple applications
• Content creators collaborating

Community Impact: 1,000+ upvotes on feedback portal

💡 Proposed Solution

Add overlay modes in settings:

1. Games Only (current, default)
2. All Applications (system-wide)
3. Desktop Mode (hotkey-activated)
4. Custom Whitelist (user-defined apps)

🔗 Detailed Proposal

I've created a comprehensive technical proposal with:

• Complete architecture design
• Proof-of-concept implementation
• Security analysis
• Performance benchmarks

Repository: https://github.com/tiupanca/discord-overlay-enhancement

🎓 Availability

I'm available for:

• Technical discussion
• Code review
• Integration planning
• Beta testing

📞 Contact

• GitHub: @tiupanca
• Discord: russell.bufalino
• Email: [email protected]