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chatgpt-shroud

Chrome extension for ChatGPT to enhance privacy during screen shares.

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 1185 days.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 14, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

A Chrome extension that enhances user privacy by allowing easy hiding and unhiding of chat history in OpenAI's ChatGPT, ideal for maintaining confidentiality during screen sharing sessions.

The only Chrome extension specifically designed to enhance privacy in OpenAI's ChatGPT by allowing users to easily hide and unhide chat history, making it ideal for maintaining confidentiality during screen shares.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Individuals who need to share their screen but want to keep certain chat history private during presentations or meetings.

  • Educators using ChatGPT for demonstrations and needing to hide sensitive information.

Look elsewhere if

  • Users requiring advanced privacy features beyond simple visibility toggling.

  • Teams that require more complex data handling and encryption mechanisms.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited functionality outside of Chrome

    As a Chrome extension, it is not available for other browsers or platforms.

  2. 02

    Privacy concerns with the extension itself

    The extension has access to sensitive data in ChatGPT sessions and could potentially be misused if compromised.

  3. 03

    Depends on OpenAI's ChatGPT UI structure

    If OpenAI changes the layout or functionality of their chat interface, this extension may break without updates.

  4. 04

    Small community and limited support

    Being an open-source project with niche use-case means fewer contributors and slower response to issues and feature requests.

What it does well

  • Easy hiding and unhiding of chat history in ChatGPT.

  • Enhances privacy during screen sharing sessions.

  • Simple to install as a Chrome extension.

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.

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