RotaGuide Spotlight – Open-source ReactJS tool for interactive UI guides

Summary: RotaGuide Spotlight is an open-source ReactJS library that creates interactive, markdown-powered spotlight tours to guide users through complex web interfaces. It highlights UI elements with a dark overlay and spotlight effect, enabling step-by-step navigation. An accompanying visual editor simplifies guide creation by allowing users to select elements and write steps without manual coding.

What it does

The core library highlights target components using a spotlight overlay and guides users step-by-step through UI elements. Guides can be triggered via markdown content or controlled programmatically. The visual editor enables selecting elements and composing guide steps interactively.

Who it's for

It is designed for developers and teams building onboarding or feature guides for complex internal tools and enterprise dashboards.

Why it matters

It addresses the challenge of user confusion in dense interfaces by providing a lightweight, customizable alternative to heavier onboarding tools like Appcues or Intro.js.