How the stealth overlay works

PassInterviews's stealth overlay is a private desktop window designed to stay off what you share on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and supported coding platforms. It uses share-exclusion, opacity, click-through, and hide shortcuts so interviewers see your meeting or IDE, not the copilot.

Stealth is a core product feature on every plan, not a separate add-on. The overlay sits on your display only; it is built so shared windows and meeting tools do not capture it when configured correctly.

What stealth means in practice

  • Share-exclusion: keep the overlay out of the shared screen or window when the OS and meeting app support it.
  • Opacity: dial how visible the guidance is to you without making it a bright rectangle on your desk camera view.
  • Click-through: mouse clicks pass through the overlay so it never blocks your IDE, browser, or meeting controls.
  • Hide shortcuts: quickly hide or show the overlay mid-interview if you need a clean desktop for a moment.
  • Stay on top: keep answers above meeting and coding windows while you work.

Supported meeting and coding surfaces

We design and test for Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, plus browser-based coding platforms such as LeetCode and HackerRank. Platform-specific notes live on Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.

Where stealth overlay is designed to stay off screen share
SurfaceWhat to shareStealth
ZoomMeeting window or IDE/browser windowIncluded; verify with a friend
Google MeetTab or window, not a surprise full desktopIncluded; verify tab share
Microsoft TeamsTeams or assessment windowIncluded; test lobby share mode
LeetCode / HackerRank / CodeSignalThe assessment windowOverlay + click-through

How to set it up

  1. Install and sign in. Download the macOS or Windows app from Download, create your account, and open the desktop client before interview day.
  2. Turn on stealth controls. In the app, enable share-exclusion / stealth mode, then set opacity and click-through so guidance stays readable without blocking clicks.
  3. Practice a real screen share. Join a test call with a friend, share the same window or screen you will use live, and confirm they cannot see the overlay. Repeat after OS or meeting-app updates.

What we guarantee, and what you should still test

We guarantee the copilot stays invisible on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and the coding platforms we support when stealth is enabled. Meeting apps and OS share pickers still change over time, so a quick friend check before a high-stakes loop is worth five minutes. More privacy context is on Security.

Common questions

Is PassInterviews detectable on Zoom screen share?

No when stealth/share-exclusion is enabled. The overlay is a private desktop window, not a Zoom participant. Confirm with a friend using the same share mode you will use live.

Does stealth work on LeetCode?

Yes. Keep the overlay above LeetCode, enable click-through, and share the assessment window rather than an unrelated desktop.

Put the guide into practice

Download PassInterviews for macOS or Windows and run a practice session before interview day.