How the Desktop App Works
Quick reference to the app screens and keyboard shortcuts. Use these to control the overlay, capture screenshots, toggle mic and manage interview sessions.
Login screen — sign in to link the desktop app to your account.
Dashboard — shows credits, quick controls and session history.
Interview session started — overlay and live transcription active.
Keyboard Shortcuts
All shortcuts use modifier keys plus the key shown below.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+Shift+S | Start or stop interview session. |
| Ctrl+Shift+Enter | Send request / get AI answer. |
| Ctrl+Shift+A | Toggle auto-response mode. |
| Ctrl+Shift+M | Toggle microphone mute/unmute. |
| Ctrl+Shift+Space | Take a screenshot for AI analysis. |
| Ctrl+Shift+Q | Quit the application. |
| Ctrl+Shift+, | Scroll primary answer panel up. |
| Ctrl+Shift+. | Scroll primary answer panel down. |
| — | Scroll secondary panel up. (macOS only) |
| — | Scroll secondary panel down. (macOS only) |
| — | Previous answer in history. (macOS only) |
| — | Next answer in history. (macOS only) |
| — | Previous secondary panel answer. (macOS only) |
| — | Next secondary panel answer. (macOS only) |
| Ctrl+Shift+Arrow Keys | Move the overlay window. |
| Ctrl+Shift++ | Increase overlay/window size. |
| Ctrl+Shift+- | Decrease overlay/window size. |
| Ctrl+Shift+[ | Decrease overlay opacity. |
| Ctrl+Shift+] | Increase overlay opacity. |
| Ctrl+Shift+B | Toggle overlay mode. |
| Ctrl+Shift+V | Toggle screen-sharing visibility. |
| — | Cycle panel mode (single/dual/smart). (macOS only) |
| — | Show/hide dashboard. (macOS only) |
| — | Toggle click-through mode. (macOS only) |
| Ctrl+Shift+L | Toggle dark/light theme. |
| Ctrl+Shift+?/ | Open floating text input. |
| Ctrl+Shift+H | Show/hide shortcuts panel. |
| Ctrl+Shift+C | Clear captured screenshots. |
| Ctrl+Shift+R | Reset AI context. |
| Ctrl+Shift+J | Open job description uploader. |
| Ctrl+Shift+T | Reconnect transcription service. (Windows only) |
| Ctrl+Shift+P | Process queued screenshots. (Windows only) |
| Ctrl+Shift+D | Disable auto-response. (Windows only) |