Coding interviews make candidates expose their entire desktop while interviewers keep their notes private.
I built a Windows tool that hides selected windows from the screen-share stream so candidates finally get basic privacy.
Some people call this cheating.
Others call it overdue.
I’m genuinely curious whether people think this solves a real privacy problem or crosses a line.
Not looking for praise. Want honest takes from interviewers and candidates.
Not intentional. The first post died instantly so I rewrote the title to actually spark a discussion. HN buries things fast. Happy to delete one if mods prefer. Just trying to get honest feedback on whether this kind of tool is useful or unwanted.
You’re right that virtual desktops and extra devices work. Cloakly is just a simpler option. Not everyone has a clean spare machine lying around or wants to move their whole workflow to a temporary desktop every time they interview.