Documentation

Everything you need to know about using InterviewCracker effectively

Getting Started

1. Download the Desktop App

Download InterviewCracker for your operating system:

macOS
Intel & Apple Silicon
Windows
64-bit

2. Create an Account & Login

  1. Open the desktop app after installation
  2. Click "Login" in the app settings (Cmd/Ctrl + ,)
  3. Your browser will open the login page
  4. Sign up or login with Google
  5. The app will automatically authenticate via secure token

3. Purchase Credits

InterviewCracker uses a credit-based system. Purchase credits from your dashboard or the pricing page. Credits never expire and can be used for AI analysis.

View pricing

4. Start Using

  1. Press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + S to capture a screenshot
  2. Queue multiple screenshots if needed
  3. Press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Enter to send to AI
  4. View the AI response in the overlay window

Keyboard Shortcuts

Master these keyboard shortcuts to use InterviewCracker efficiently. All shortcuts work globally when the app is running.

Screenshot & AI

Capture screenshot and add to queue
Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+S
Send queued screenshots to AI for analysis
Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+Enter
Clear screenshot queue
Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+X

Window Management

Toggle window visibility (show/hide)
Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+V
Toggle click-through mode
Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+I
Switch to chat window
Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+C
Toggle AI response window
Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+R
Force always-on-top for all windows
Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+T
Open settings
Ctrl/Cmd+,

Voice & Navigation

Toggle voice recording (speech-to-text)
Alt+R
Toggle window interaction mode
Alt+A
Navigate skills or move window
Ctrl/Cmd+Up/Down
Move window horizontally
Ctrl/Cmd+Left/Right

Session

Clear session memory
Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+\

Authentication

How Authentication Works

InterviewCracker uses a secure token-based authentication system:

  1. Initiate Login: Click "Login" in the desktop app settings
  2. Web Authentication: Your browser opens the login page where you sign in with Google
  3. Token Generation: A secure desktop token (ic_dsk_xxx) is generated for your session
  4. Deep Link Callback: The token is sent back to the desktop app via a secure deep link
  5. Token Storage: The token is encrypted and stored locally on your device
  6. API Access: All API calls use this token for authentication

Manual Token Entry

If the automatic deep link doesn't work, you can manually enter your token:

  1. Complete login on the web
  2. Copy the token shown on screen (starts with ic_dsk_)
  3. Open app settings and paste the token in the manual token field
  4. Click "Submit" to authenticate

Security Note

Your authentication token is encrypted and stored securely on your device. Never share your token with anyone. The token automatically refreshes to maintain your session.

Credits System

How Credits Work

  • 1
    Pay As You Go: No subscriptions. Buy credits when you need them.
  • 2
    Never Expire: Your credits never expire. Use them whenever you want.
  • 3
    Transparent Pricing: 1 credit = $0.01 value. See exactly what you're paying for.

Credit Packs

$2
200 credits
$5
550 credits
$10
1,200 credits
Most Popular
$20
2,600 credits

Payment Methods

Credit/Debit Card
M-Pesa (Kenya)

Desktop App Features

Screenshot Queue

Queue multiple screenshots before sending to AI. Capture different parts of a problem or code, then analyze them all together.

Overlay Windows

AI responses appear in floating overlay windows that stay on top. Toggle visibility and click-through mode as needed.

Voice Input

Use speech-to-text to ask questions or provide context. Press Alt+R to toggle voice recording.

Chat Interface

Type questions directly in the chat window. The AI maintains context from your session for coherent conversations.

Copy to Clipboard

One-click copy for code blocks and responses. Easily paste solutions into your code editor.

Customizable Settings

Choose your preferred programming language, configure API keys, and customize the app appearance.

Stealth Mode

InterviewCracker includes stealth features to blend in with your system:

  • Process Disguise: The app appears as "Terminal" in Activity Monitor/Task Manager
  • Icon Options: Choose between Terminal, Activity Monitor, or System Settings icons
  • Click-Through Windows: Overlay windows can be made invisible to mouse clicks
  • Quick Hide: Instantly hide all windows with Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+V

Changing Stealth Icon

  1. Open Settings (Cmd/Ctrl + ,)
  2. Navigate to the Appearance section
  3. Select your preferred icon (Terminal, Activity, or Settings)
  4. The app may need to restart for changes to fully take effect

Troubleshooting

App won't authenticate

  • Ensure you're connected to the internet
  • Try the manual token entry method in settings
  • Check if your browser is blocking popups
  • Restart the app and try again

Screenshots not capturing

  • On macOS: Grant Screen Recording permission in System Preferences → Security & Privacy
  • On Windows: Run the app as administrator if needed
  • Ensure no other app is blocking screen capture

AI responses not appearing

  • Check that you have credits available in your account
  • Ensure you're authenticated (check settings)
  • Try pressing Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+R to toggle the response window
  • Check your internet connection

Keyboard shortcuts not working

  • Ensure the app is running in the background
  • Check if another app is using the same shortcuts
  • On macOS: Grant Accessibility permission in System Preferences
  • Restart the app to re-register shortcuts

Still need help?

If you're still experiencing issues, reach out to our support team.

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