Windows app that hides sensitive windows during screen shares on Zoom, Teams, Discord, and OBS
Hidden apps stay fully usable and visible only to you — invisible to share viewers
Built in Rust for lightweight performance — prevents accidental data leaks during demos
Pricing: Free forever
Best for: Individuals & startups
Pros & Cons
Pros
Prevents accidental exposure of personal or sensitive content during screen shares
Hidden windows stay fully usable — no workflow interruption
Built in Rust for minimal performance impact
Simpler than virtual desktops or alt-tabbing workarounds
Cons
Windows-only — no macOS or Linux support
Solo developer project with limited support resources
May not work with all screen sharing configurations
Key Features
Hide specific windows from screen share while keeping them usableWorks with Zoom, Teams, Discord, and OBSHidden apps remain visible and interactive on your screen onlyLightweight Rust implementation with minimal resource usageOne-click window hiding and unhiding
Cloakly is a lightweight Windows application built in Rust that hides sensitive windows during screen shares on Zoom, Teams, Discord, and OBS. Unlike alt-tabbing or virtual desktops, hidden apps remain fully usable and visible only to you while completely invisible to screen share viewers. Built by a solo developer to prevent accidental data leaks during SaaS demos and client calls.
Cloakly is a Windows app that hides specific windows from screen sharing on Zoom, Teams, Discord, and OBS. Hidden windows remain visible and usable on your screen but are completely invisible to anyone viewing your screen share.
Can I still use hidden windows during a screen share?
Yes. Unlike minimizing or alt-tabbing, Cloakly keeps hidden windows fully usable and visible on your screen. They are only hidden from the screen share feed.
Does Cloakly work on macOS?
No. Cloakly is currently Windows-only. It is built in Rust and uses Windows-specific APIs for screen share interception.