Show HN: Cloakly – Hide sensitive windows from screen shares in real-time

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4 months ago

I’m a developer who spends half my day on screen shares. I got tired of the "pre-call ritual" of closing every private app just to make sure I didn't accidentally show a bank balance or a private message during a demo.

Existing "Focus" modes hide notifications, but they don't help if you need to share your full desktop for context.

I built Cloakly to solve this. It’s a Windows utility that lets you "cloak" specific windows. They stay fully visible and interactive for you, but they are 100% invisible to capture software (Zoom, Teams, Discord, etc.).

How it works (briefly): It leverages Windows OS properties to exclude specific window handles from capture streams. It allows you to keep your reference notes or private chats open on the same screen you are sharing.

Features: Dual Reality: You see the window; the audience sees your wallpaper/desktop. Ghost Mode: Adjust window transparency to see through to what’s underneath. Stealth: The app can hide its own taskbar presence.

I’m launching on Product Hunt today to see if this is a pain point for others or just me. I’d love your feedback on the implementation and whether you’d find this useful in your workflow.

PH Link: https://www.producthunt.com/products/cloakly Site: https://www.getcloakly.com/

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