Zero Assist

Zero Assist is a forensic monitoring tool for remote technical interviews. It runs a lightweight agent on a candidate's computer to detect the use of unauthorized AI assistance in real-time. The tool specifically identifies applications like ChatGPT Desktop, Claude, and Parakeet, as well as screen overlays and automation scripts, providing interviewers with an integrity score and detailed logs of suspicious activity.

The system works through a dual-layered approach. It uses OS-level monitoring, including UI Automation (UIA) to extract real browser URLs even when tabs are hidden, deep process scanning to find background applications, network DNS filtering, and behavioral signal analysis. This allows it to catch methods that bypass standard video conferencing software. A live dashboard gives the interviewer instant alerts and an integrity score, while a post-session audit report provides evidence for review.

This tool is primarily for technical hiring managers, recruiters at tech companies, and interview panels who need to ensure the authenticity of coding assessments. It's most useful for organizations hiring for software engineering and other technical roles where candidates might be tempted to use AI tools to solve live coding challenges. It helps companies make hiring decisions based on verified skill rather than undetected assistance.