# Show HN: Disguise any article as VS Code, Excel or Slack – with a boss key

> Source: <https://sneakread.com/>
> Published: 2026-07-07 08:57:14+00:00

# SneakRead·Read the web. Look busy.

Paste any link. SneakRead makes it look like real work — so you can read anything at your desk.

[★ Open source (MIT) · GitHub](https://github.com/SneakRead/sneakread)

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`K`— open a link, switch apps, or hide your screen

## Open as

## Features

**14 disguises** VS Code, Claude Code, Word, WPS, Notion, Slack, Lark, DingTalk, Teams, Gmail and more — full screen.**One-key boss screen** Press Esc to flip to a budget spreadsheet instantly.**Read any URL** Paste a link and get clean, readable text.**Browse disguised** Click links to keep reading, without leaving the disguise.

## FAQ

### Is SneakRead free?

Yes — it runs entirely in your browser.

### Can my boss see the real page?

No. Only the disguise shows, and Esc hides it instantly.

### Do you store what I read?

No. Recent files stay in your browser only.

### Which apps can it mimic?

VS Code, Claude Code, Word, WPS, Google Docs, Notion, Slack, Lark, DingTalk, Teams, Gmail, Excel, and Outlook.