Installation creates friction. Recruiters want protection without technical hurdles. Candidates want trust, not downloads. So today, we’re excited to announce that Sherlock no longer needs to be installed.
Abhishek Kaushik
Oct 30, 2025
When we first built Sherlock, requiring installation made sense. It gave us control. Every pixel, every permission, every packet mattered when you’re trying to secure interviews against AI fraud. But over time, we learned: installation created friction. Recruiters want protection without technical hurdles. Candidates want trust, not downloads.
So today, we’re excited to announce that Sherlock no longer needs to be installed.
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The same promise stands - Sherlock still delivers uncompromising proctoring quality and safety. It watches for deepfakes, AI whispering, multiple-screen setups, and context breaks. What’s different is how lightweight it feels. Now, Sherlock runs seamlessly without installation while staying deeply contextual: it knows when AI is allowed, when it’s not, and adjusts its detection accordingly.
Sherlock is also evolving into two clear modes:
Detection-only (no install required): Sherlock monitors, flags, and reports suspicious activity.
Prevention + Detection (with install): Sherlock not only detects but actively blocks cheating tools in real-time.
Screenshot from Sherlock's dashboard at www.withsherlock.ai
This flexibility puts the choice back in your hands. Want zero friction? Go detection-only. Need maximum control? Choose prevention. Either way, Sherlock adapts to your hiring philosophy without compromising trust.
Hiring deserves security that’s invisible until you need it. That’s what Sherlock now is : powerful, contextual, and frictionless.
Try sherlock on : www.withsherlock.ai
