How I built an AI overlay that’s invisible to Zoom/Teams (and why I’m launching it for $10/mo).
I’ve been obsessed with the tech behind "Invisible" AI copilots (like Cluely or Final Round). They are incredibly useful for interviews and high-stakes meetings, but the $60/month price point felt like a barrier for most people.
I spent the last few months building MindWhisper AI to see if I could create a high-quality alternative that is actually affordable.
The "Stealth" Hook: The hardest part was the overlay. I used a specific Electron configuration so that the UI is visible to you, but if you share your screen on Zoom, Teams, or Meet, the window is completely invisible to everyone else. It’s essentially a "private layer" on your monitor.
What it does:
Real-time Transcription: Powered by Whisper to keep up with live conversations.
Context Awareness: You can hit a hotkey to let the AI "see" a bug or a snippet on your screen and give you instant advice.
Privacy Options: You can connect it to Google Gemini for speed, or run it locally via Ollama if you don't want your data leaving your machine.
The Elephant in the Room (Pricing): I’ll be honest—I wanted to make this 100% free, but keeping the transcription and LLM integrations running smoothly has its costs. I’ve landed on $10/month to keep the project sustainable, but there is a 7-day free trial so you can actually test it in a real meeting before spending a dime.
Why I’m posting here: I’m looking for some "stress tests." Specifically:
How is the latency on your machine?
Does the "invisibility" hold up on your specific OS/Window Manager? (I’ve tested Mac/Win, but Linux is always a wild card).
If you’re currently job hunting or just want a "confidence booster" in meetings without the massive subscription fee, I’d love for you to try it out.
Link: https://github.com/SaimNadeemdev/MindWhisperAI-Cluely-Free-Alternative
I'm happy to answer any technical questions about the overlay logic or the stack!
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