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.

HintQ AI - Login

Login screen — sign in to link the desktop app to your account.

HintQ AI - Dashboard

Dashboard — shows credits, quick controls and session history.

HintQ AI - Session

Interview session started — overlay and live transcription active.

Keyboard Shortcuts

All shortcuts use modifier keys plus the key shown below.

Shortcut Action
Ctrl+Shift+SStart or stop interview session.
Ctrl+Shift+EnterSend request / get AI answer.
Ctrl+Shift+AToggle auto-response mode.
Ctrl+Shift+MToggle microphone mute/unmute.
Ctrl+Shift+SpaceTake a screenshot for AI analysis.
Ctrl+Shift+QQuit 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 KeysMove 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+BToggle overlay mode.
Ctrl+Shift+VToggle screen-sharing visibility.
Cycle panel mode (single/dual/smart). (macOS only)
Show/hide dashboard. (macOS only)
Toggle click-through mode. (macOS only)
Ctrl+Shift+LToggle dark/light theme.
Ctrl+Shift+?/Open floating text input.
Ctrl+Shift+HShow/hide shortcuts panel.
Ctrl+Shift+CClear captured screenshots.
Ctrl+Shift+RReset AI context.
Ctrl+Shift+JOpen job description uploader.
Ctrl+Shift+TReconnect transcription service. (Windows only)
Ctrl+Shift+PProcess queued screenshots. (Windows only)
Ctrl+Shift+DDisable auto-response. (Windows only)