Where Cue works on macOS
Cue captures audio at the macOS system level and renders its overlay outside the screen-capture surface, so most standard conferencing apps just work. Monitored or proctored environments are a different question.
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Cue is a real-time invisible AI overlay for macOS. Two things drive whether a given app works with it: (1) does the app route audio through the standard macOS system output so Cue's transcription can pick it up, and (2) does the app use the standard macOS screen-share APIs that the overlay is excluded from. Most everyday conferencing apps satisfy both. Proctored exams and monitored corporate environments often do not.
- Verified. We have tested the app end-to-end against the latest macOS release.
- Likely works. The technical model fits — the app routes audio through standard macOS output and its screen share uses standard APIs — but we have not formally tested every release.
- Out of scope. The environment uses monitoring, proctoring, or remote-desktop tools that the overlay is not designed to evade. Read the platform's terms and your employer's or institution's policy before relying on Cue in any monitored setting.
Conferencing and meeting apps
| App | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom (desktop and browser) | Verified | Audio routed through system output. Overlay excluded from Zoom's screen share and recording. |
| Google Meet (browser) | Verified | Captured via system audio. Overlay hidden from Chrome and Safari screen share. |
| Microsoft Teams (desktop and browser) | Verified | Both-sides audio captured. Overlay hidden from Teams screen share and recording. |
| Slack huddles and calls | Verified | System audio capture works. Overlay hidden from Slack screen share. |
| Cisco Webex | Likely works | Standard system audio routing. Test in your own environment before relying on it. |
| Discord voice and screen share | Likely works | System audio capture works in most setups; run a dry test first. |
| FaceTime | Likely works | System audio routes normally; overlay sits above the call window. |
| GoToMeeting, BlueJeans, Whereby, Around | Likely works | Any app that plays audio through macOS system output is in scope; we have not formally tested each one. |
Monitored and proctored environments
These are explicitly out of scope. Cue is not designed to operate inside them, and you should not assume the overlay is hidden from these tools.
| Environment | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HackerRank, CodeSignal, Karat | Out of scope | Browser-based coding interview platforms. The overlay is hidden from screen share, but follow the platform's terms and any employer policy. Some employers explicitly disallow assistance. |
| Coderpad, CodePair | Out of scope | Same as above. Browser tab sharing works, but check the platform's terms first. |
| Honorlock, ProctorU, Proctorio | Out of scope | Browser-locked proctors. These tools enforce strict screen monitoring, often install kernel extensions, and may flag unexpected processes. Cue is not designed for monitored exam settings. |
| MDM-managed Macs (corporate fleet) | Out of scope | If your Mac is enrolled in corporate mobile device management, your IT team may install monitoring tools we cannot see or test against. |
| Remote-desktop tools (Chrome Remote Desktop, AnyDesk, TeamViewer, Apple Screen Sharing) | Out of scope | Remote-desktop tools capture the full screen at the source. The overlay is not designed to hide from these tools. |
If your app isn't listed
If the app plays its audio through macOS system output and shares the screen using standard system APIs (CoreGraphics or ScreenCaptureKit), Cue should work. Run a dry test with a colleague before any high-stakes use.
Want a specific app or platform verified? Email us at contact@jobwise.ai and we will add it to the list.
For the broader picture, see features and pricing. If you are evaluating Cue for a specific scenario, the use cases index covers the four most common ones.
FAQ
Does Cue work with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Cue is verified on Zoom, Google Meet (browser), and Microsoft Teams (desktop and browser). The overlay sits above the meeting window without appearing in screen share or recording, and live transcription captures both your microphone and the other party's audio through macOS system output.
Why isn't every conferencing app marked Verified?
Verified means we have tested the app end-to-end against the latest macOS release. Likely works means the technical model fits, but we have not formally tested every release. Out of scope means the environment uses monitoring, proctoring, or remote-desktop tools that the overlay is not designed to evade.
Can I use Cue during a proctored exam or coding interview?
We do not recommend it. Browser-locked proctoring tools like Honorlock, ProctorU, and Proctorio enforce strict monitoring, often install kernel extensions, and may flag unexpected processes. Always read the platform's terms and your employer's or institution's policy before using Cue in any monitored environment.
What happens on a corporate Mac with MDM enrolment?
If your Mac is enrolled in mobile device management, your IT team may install monitoring or screen-capture tools we cannot see or test against. Treat MDM-managed devices as out of scope and check with your employer before installing Cue.
How does the overlay stay hidden during screen share?
Cue renders the floating panel using macOS-native window-level APIs that exclude it from the system screen-capture surface. Apps that use the standard CoreGraphics or ScreenCaptureKit APIs to share the screen will not see the overlay. Always test in your own environment before relying on it in a high-stakes setting.
What if my favorite app isn't listed?
If the app plays its audio through macOS system output and shares the screen using standard system APIs, Cue should work. Run a dry test with a colleague before any high-stakes use, and email us at contact@jobwise.ai if you'd like the app verified.
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Requires macOS 13 Ventura or later