What is Interview Copilot?
Interview Copilot is a real-time coding interview assistant that:- Captures and analyzes coding problems from your screen
- Provides structured problem breakdowns and solution approaches
- Generates clean, commented code implementations
- Offers step-by-step walkthroughs and test cases
- Remembers your coding preferences and past mistakes
- Supports free-form conversation for clarifications
Key Features
Screen Analysis
Instantly capture and analyze coding problems with Alt+X
Multi-Tab Interface
Switch between Chat, Idea, Code, Walkthrough, Test Cases, Mistakes, and Memories
Smart Memory
Learns your coding style, preferences, and common mistakes
Real-Time Updates
Update analysis when constraints change with Alt+Shift+X
Quick Start
Explore Solutions
Use
Ctrl+1-7 to switch between different tabs:- Chat for conversation
- Idea for problem breakdown
- Code for implementation
- Walkthrough for explanation
- Test Cases for edge cases
- Mistakes for past errors
- Memories for preferences
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Alt+X | Capture screen & analyze coding problem |
Alt+Shift+X | Update analysis with new constraints |
Alt+N | Get code suggestions/improvements |
Ctrl+1-7 | Switch tabs (Chat, Idea, Code, Walkthrough, Test Cases, Mistakes, Memories) |
Ctrl+N | Start new conversation |
Enter | Paste current tab content |
Esc | Go back or close |
How It Works
Interview Copilot uses advanced vision models to analyze your screen and understand coding problems. It integrates with Tabby’s memory system to provide personalized assistance based on your coding history.
Analysis Pipeline
- Screen Capture - Takes a screenshot of the active window
- Vision Analysis - Uses AI to understand the problem statement
- Memory Retrieval - Searches for relevant preferences and past mistakes
- Structured Generation - Creates comprehensive analysis across all tabs
- Continuous Learning - Stores insights about your coding patterns
Use Cases
During Live Interviews
- Quickly understand complex problem statements
- Get hints without full solutions
- Verify your approach against best practices
- Check edge cases you might have missed
Interview Preparation
- Practice with LeetCode or HackerRank problems
- Learn from detailed walkthroughs
- Build muscle memory for common patterns
- Track and avoid past mistakes
Code Review & Learning
- Get improvement suggestions on your code
- Understand time/space complexity
- Learn professional coding conventions
- Build a personal knowledge base
Integration with Memory System
Interview Copilot is deeply integrated with Tabby’s memory system:- Long-term Memory: Stores your preferred programming language, coding style, and conventions
- Short-term Memory: Tracks current interview session and recent mistakes
- Episodic Memory: Remembers past interview experiences and problem patterns
- Semantic Memory: Builds knowledge about algorithms and data structures
- Procedural Memory: Learns your problem-solving workflows
The more you use Interview Copilot, the better it understands your preferences and provides personalized assistance.
Best Practices
For Optimal Results
- Clear Screenshots: Ensure the problem statement is fully visible
- Provide Context: Use the Chat tab to clarify constraints or ask questions
- Review Before Pasting: Always understand the code before using it
- Learn from Mistakes: Check the Mistakes tab to avoid repeating errors
- Update as Needed: Use Alt+Shift+X when the interviewer adds constraints
Ethical Usage
Next Steps
Screen Capture
Learn how screen capture and analysis works
Tabs Overview
Explore all seven tabs in detail
Memory System
Understand how memories enhance assistance
Keyboard Shortcuts
Master all Interview Copilot shortcuts