Hides specific Windows apps from screen shares, preventing accidental data leaks.
Product memo
Windows users often share screens for client demos, tutoring, or content creation. Cloakly offers a privacy wedge by making specified applications invisible to screen-sharing software, preventing leaks of sensitive information like personal messages or API keys. This allows users to maintain a professional facade while accessing necessary private tools, avoiding the friction of closing and reopening apps.
For who
Windows users sharing screens during calls or streams
Solves what
Hides specified applications from screen shares while remaining usable locally.
- App cloaking for Zoom, Teams, Discord
- Taskbar and Alt+Tab hiding
- Transparent overlay for reference windows
In their own words
Share your screen, not your secrets.
Never leak private Slack chats, Zillow tabs, bank account balances, password managers, or Stripe API keys during your next screen share.
Commercial cues
Model
hybrid
Free tier
Yes
Trial
14d
Pricing Strategy
- • 14-day trial lowers adoption risk.
- • Free tier lowers testing friction.
Operator context
Operating setup
Team
Indie / lean
LLM classification
Founded
Jan 2026
HQ
United States
Platform
Desktop
Audience
General
Builder Strategy
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
About Getcloakly Expand
Cloakly provides a focused product for Windows users who frequently share their screens but need to protect private information. It makes specific applications invisible to screen-sharing software like Zoom, Teams, Discord, and OBS, while keeping them usable locally.
This addresses a common pain point for professionals, educators, and content creators who want to avoid accidentally exposing personal messages, financial data, or API keys. The product's local-first approach ensures no data uploads, reinforcing its privacy claims.
By offering a free tier and a one-time purchase option, Cloakly lowers adoption friction and appeals to users seeking a permanent privacy utility.