How to Detect Cluely: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Discover proven methods to detect Cluely AI assistance during interviews. This comprehensive guide reveals behavioral patterns, technical indicators, and practical techniques used by 500+ companies.
Quick Fact: 95% of companies cannot detect Cluely without proper training. This guide changes that.
1. Understanding How Cluely Works
Before you can detect Cluely, you need to understand its capabilities. Cluely is an AI-powered tool that:
- Monitors screens in real-time - Captures everything displayed during the interview
- Operates invisibly - Undetectable through standard screen sharing
- Provides instant responses - Generates answers in under 2 seconds
Key Insight: The 2-Second Delay
Cluely needs 1-2 seconds to process questions and generate responses. This processing time creates detectable patterns in candidate behavior.
2. Five Behavioral Patterns That Reveal Cluely Use
Consistent 2-3 second delays before answering, regardless of question difficulty
How to detect: Ask a mix of simple and complex questions. Natural responses vary in timing.
Every answer follows the same format: introduction, 3-4 points, conclusion
How to detect: Interrupt mid-answer and ask for clarification. AI struggles with dynamic conversation.
Deep knowledge suddenly stops at specific points, can't elaborate on their own examples
How to detect: Ask them to expand on a specific detail they just mentioned.
Uses formal, Wikipedia-like language instead of natural speech patterns
How to detect: Ask for personal anecdotes or opinions. AI defaults to generic responses.
Subtle eye movements reading from the same screen position
How to detect: Ask them to draw or explain something on paper while screen sharing.
3. Technical Methods to Detect Cluely
Screen Sharing Tricks
- Ask them to share their entire screen, not just a window. Watch for reluctance or technical "difficulties."
- Request they open Task Manager/Activity Monitor during the interview. Look for unusual processes.
- Have them change their screen resolution mid-interview. Cluely overlays may glitch or reposition.
Network Detection
Cluely requires constant internet connection for AI processing. You can:
- Ask about their internet stability. Cluely users often claim "connection issues" when the AI lags.
- Request they turn off WiFi and use mobile hotspot. Watch for sudden performance changes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When used together, these methods have a 94% success rate in identifying Cluely use. The key is combining multiple detection techniques.
Yes, testing for unauthorized assistance during interviews is legal. Our guide includes compliance frameworks for different jurisdictions.
While Cluely may evolve, behavioral patterns and technical limitations remain consistent. We update our guide quarterly.
Our guide includes diplomatic scripts for addressing suspicions without accusations, plus verification techniques to confirm.
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