https://github.com/D3OXY/Cloak
Cloak is a macOS app that creates a shareable window for screen sharing. Instead of sharing your actual screen, you share the Cloak window. When you need privacy, toggle privacy mode and viewers see a placeholder while you continue working normally.
https://github.com/D3OXY/Cloak
free macos open-source privacy screen-capture
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Cloak is a macOS app that creates a shareable window for screen sharing. Instead of sharing your actual screen, you share the Cloak window. When you need privacy, toggle privacy mode and viewers see a placeholder while you continue working normally.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/D3OXY/Cloak
- Owner: D3OXY
- Created: 2025-12-21T13:26:10.000Z (6 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-01-28T17:15:14.000Z (5 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-01-29T06:57:09.214Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: free, macos, open-source, privacy, screen-capture
- Language: Swift
- Homepage:
- Size: 2.49 MB
- Stars: 6
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
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README
# Cloak
Hide your screen during screen sharing while still being able to see and use your computer normally.
## What is Cloak?
Cloak is a macOS app that creates a shareable window for screen sharing. Instead of sharing your actual screen, you share the Cloak window. When you need privacy, toggle privacy mode and viewers see a placeholder while you continue working normally.
## Features
- **Privacy Toggle**: Instantly hide your screen with a global hotkey
- **Multiple Privacy Modes**: Choose between blur pattern, custom image, or black screen
- **Global Hotkeys**: Work even when Cloak isn't the active app
- **Fullscreen Support**: Use Cloak in fullscreen for a cleaner look
- **Hover Controls**: Stop/Privacy buttons appear only when you hover over the window
- **Self-Hiding**: Cloak window and controls are automatically hidden from the capture
- **App Exclusion**: Hide specific apps from the shared screen (e.g., Slack, 1Password)
## Download
Download the latest version from the [Releases page](../../releases).
### First Launch
Since Cloak is not signed with an Apple Developer certificate, macOS will block it on first launch. Choose one of the following methods:
**Method 1: Terminal (Recommended)**
Run this command in Terminal **before** opening Cloak:
```bash
xattr -cr /Applications/Cloak.app
```
Open Cloak normally.
OR
If you see a dialog saying the app is "damaged and can't be opened":
**Important:** Click **"Cancel"** (not "Move to Trash") when you see this dialog. Then run the Terminal command above and open Cloak normally.
**Method 2: System Settings**
1. Try to open Cloak (it will show "App is damaged and can't be opened")
2. Click **"Cancel"** (not "Move to Trash")
3. Go to **System Settings** → **Privacy & Security**
4. Scroll down to find **Cloak** and click **"Open Anyway"**
5. Authenticate as an administrator
6. Cloak will now open
You only need to do this once after downloading.