GhostDesk

AI overlay for Windows that stays private during screen shares — take notes and get AI help without switching tabs.

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Quick facts
What is it	AI overlay for Windows that stays private during screen shares — take notes and get AI help without switching tabs.
Pricing	Paid — from $25/mo
Free tier	No
Platform	Desktop Application
Best for	taking private notes during video calls, getting coding help without tab switching
Domain registered	2026

Data updated Aug. 1, 2026

What does GhostDesk do?

GhostDesk is a Windows application that creates a smart overlay window that floats above all your other applications. It provides an always-accessible space for note-taking and an AI assistant that can answer questions and help with tasks. The key innovation is that the overlay remains completely private during screen shares, video calls, and recordings—your notes and AI conversations stay visible only to you while others see a clean screen of your primary application.

The tool works by using Windows OS-level APIs to manage window visibility during capture scenarios. It includes a built-in AI model that doesn't require separate API keys or accounts, and it maintains a low profile in your taskbar and Alt+Tab switcher to minimize distractions. After sessions, you can export detailed PDF reports that include full transcripts, timestamps, extracted key concepts, and AI-generated session summaries with code blocks properly formatted.

GhostDesk is particularly useful for developers who need quick coding assistance during work sessions, remote workers who participate in frequent video calls while taking private notes, and students who want to maintain focus during online classes. The 3-day trial offers 10 questions per day to help users evaluate if the workflow fits their needs before committing to a subscription.

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Key features

What makes it stand out

Always-on-top overlay floats above any app for instant access

OS-level privacy ensures notes are hidden during screen shares and recordings

Built-in AI assistant answers questions without requiring an API key

One-click export of session transcripts as polished PDF reports

Click-through design lets you interact with underlying apps without losing focus

Who is GhostDesk for?

Who benefits most from this tool

taking private notes during video calls

getting coding help without tab switching

creating meeting transcripts and reports

Pricing

24-HOUR

$10 one-time

Unlimited questions
DeepSeek V3 + GPT fallback
Voice, OCR, and Deep Think

MONTHLY

$25.0/month

Unlimited questions
DeepSeek V3 + GPT fallback
Voice, OCR, and Deep Think

3 MONTHS

$50 one-time

Unlimited questions
DeepSeek V3 + GPT fallback
Voice, OCR, and Deep Think

6 MONTHS

$75 one-time

Unlimited questions
DeepSeek V3 + GPT fallback
Voice, OCR, and Deep Think

Trust & presence

Domain Domain registered 2026

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