---
name: "mumble-overlay"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "mumble"
version: "1.5.939-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/mumble-overlay"
---

# mumble-overlay(1)

load OpenGL overlay for Mumble.

## NAME

mumble-overlay - load OpenGL overlay for Mumble.

## SYNOPSIS

**mumble-overlay** executable

## DESCRIPTION

This wrapper will load the OpenGL overlay for Mumble into the application of your choice. This allows you to easily see who is talking even in fullscreen games and applications.

Nothing will be shown unless you have Mumble running and it is currently connected to a server.

## ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES

- **MUMBLE\_OVERLAY\_DEBUG**

  If this environment variable is set, extended debugging will be output to standard output. Only useful for debugging.

## EXAMPLE

To run glxgears with the mumble-overlay active:

-

  mumble-overlay glxgears

## NOTES

This will only work with OpenGL drivers which support the full OpenGL and GLX specifications.

## SEE ALSO

[**mumble**(1)](/mumble/1.md), [**murmurd**(1)](/murmurd/1.md).

## AUTHORS

mumble and murmurd were written by The Mumble Developers.