Everything you need to know to use InterviewWhisperer effectively.
Getting Started
1. Install the App
- Download the DMG file from your purchase confirmation
- Open the DMG and drag InterviewWhisperer to your Applications folder
- Launch the app from Applications
- If macOS shows a security warning, right-click the app and select "Open"
2. Activate Your License
- On first launch, you'll see the Terms of Use — read and click "I Agree"
- Enter the license key from your purchase confirmation (format: WHISP-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX)
- Click "Activate License"
- Your key is saved locally — you won't need to enter it again
3. Set Up Your Context
- Enter your name in the "Your Name" field
- Upload your resume (PDF, DOCX, or TXT)
- Optionally upload the job description for even more personalized answers
- Click "Continue" — you can always update these in Settings later
Using During an Interview
Audio Questions (Behavioral, Technical Q&A)
The app automatically listens to your system audio and detects when the interviewer asks a question. When it detects a pause in speech:
- The question is transcribed in real-time
- The answer streams in word-by-word — you see the first words in about 1 second
- Full answer typically completes in 1-2 seconds
Manual submit: Press Cmd+; to manually submit the last 30 seconds of audio. Use this if the auto-detection missed a question.
Screenshot Analysis (Coding Problems)
For coding interviews, LeetCode problems, or anything visual on screen:
- Press Cmd+W to capture a screenshot and get a streaming AI vision answer
- For multi-page problems, press Cmd+W again to queue additional screenshots, then one final Cmd+W to submit them all together
Text grab (no screenshot needed): When the interviewer pastes code or a prompt into the shared editor, press Cmd+Shift+A to capture the visible text directly — faster and more accurate than OCR. Repeat to buffer multiple chunks, then Cmd+Shift+Return to submit, or Cmd+Shift+X to clear.
Staying Hidden
The overlay is invisible to screen shares by default. Additional controls:
- Cmd+I — Toggle invisible mode (adjusts opacity and click-through)
- Cmd+H — Hide the UI completely (answers still generate in background)
- Cmd+` — Quick toggle window visibility
- Cmd+Alt+Arrows — Move the overlay window to position it where you need it
Customization
Answer Length
Press Cmd+Shift+M to cycle between modes:
- Brief — 1-2 sentences. Best for quick yes/no or factual questions.
- Normal — 2-5 sentences. Default. Good for most interview questions.
- Detailed — 5-10 sentences with examples. Best for "tell me about a time" or system design.
Font Size
Cmd+] to increase, Cmd+[ to decrease. Persists across sessions.
Theme
Cmd+Shift+T toggles between dark and light themes.
Clear Responses
Cmd+Shift+C wipes all answers. Useful between interview rounds.
Export Session
Cmd+Shift+E saves all questions and answers as a markdown file. Great for reviewing after the interview.
All Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Cmd+; | Submit audio — streaming AI answer |
| Cmd+W | Screenshot → streaming AI vision answer. Repeat to queue multiple, final press submits. |
| Cmd+Shift+A | Grab visible text from the focused window (no screenshot / OCR) |
| Cmd+Shift+Return | Submit text buffer |
| Cmd+Shift+X | Clear text buffer |
| Cmd+I | Toggle invisible mode |
| Cmd+H | Toggle UI visibility |
| Cmd+` | Toggle window show/hide |
| Cmd+R | Reset window position |
| Cmd+Alt+Arrows | Move window |
| Cmd+Up/Down | Scroll responses |
| Cmd+Shift+M | Cycle answer mode (brief / normal / detailed) |
| Cmd+Shift+C | Clear all responses |
| Cmd+Shift+E | Export session as markdown |
| Cmd+Shift+T | Toggle dark/light theme |
| Cmd+] | Increase font size |
| Cmd+[ | Decrease font size |
| Cmd+Shift+Q | Quit app |
Pro Tips
Before the Interview
- Upload both your resume AND the job description for the most personalized answers
- Launch the app and let it warm up for 10 seconds before the call starts
- Position the overlay where you naturally look (near the camera) so eye movement seems natural
- Test that screen sharing hides the overlay — share your screen in a test call first
During the Interview
- Don't read answers word-for-word — use them as talking points and paraphrase naturally
- For coding problems, screenshot the problem first, then code while referencing the solution
- Use Cmd+Shift+M to switch to "Brief" mode for rapid-fire questions, "Detailed" for behavioral
- If an answer seems wrong or off-topic, press Cmd+; to re-submit — sometimes re-transcribing helps
After the Interview
- Press Cmd+Shift+E to export the session — review what was asked and how you answered
- Use the exported markdown to prep for the next round with the same company
- Clear responses with Cmd+Shift+C before your next interview
Troubleshooting
No answers appearing?
- Make sure your system audio is working (the app listens to system output, not your mic)
- Try pressing Cmd+; to manually submit audio
- Check that the "Starting up..." indicator has disappeared (backend needs ~5 seconds to start)
- If you see an error, click the Retry button
Answers are slow?
- The first answer may take 3-5 seconds as connections warm up — subsequent answers are faster
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection
- Switch to Brief mode (Cmd+Shift+M) for shorter, faster answers
Can't close the app?
Press Cmd+Shift+Q to quit. The app runs without a dock icon, so Cmd+Q may target another app.
License key not working?
- Make sure you're entering the key exactly as shown (format: WHISP-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX)
- Check your internet connection — the key verifies with our server
- If your subscription expired, renew at the website to reactivate