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Interview Copilot is a powerful feature that transforms Tabby into your intelligent coding interview companion. It captures your screen, analyzes coding problems in real-time, and provides comprehensive assistance across multiple dimensions.

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

1

Activate Interview Copilot

Press Ctrl+\ to open the action menu, then select Interview Copilot mode
2

Capture the Problem

Press Alt+X to capture your screen and analyze the coding problem
3

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
4

Paste Content

Press Enter on any content tab to paste the analysis directly into your editor

Keyboard Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
Alt+XCapture screen & analyze coding problem
Alt+Shift+XUpdate analysis with new constraints
Alt+NGet code suggestions/improvements
Ctrl+1-7Switch tabs (Chat, Idea, Code, Walkthrough, Test Cases, Mistakes, Memories)
Ctrl+NStart new conversation
EnterPaste current tab content
EscGo 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

  1. Screen Capture - Takes a screenshot of the active window
  2. Vision Analysis - Uses AI to understand the problem statement
  3. Memory Retrieval - Searches for relevant preferences and past mistakes
  4. Structured Generation - Creates comprehensive analysis across all tabs
  5. 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

Interview Copilot is designed for practice and learning. Using AI assistance during actual interviews without disclosure may violate interview policies. Always:
  • Use it for preparation and practice sessions
  • Understand the solutions, don’t just copy them
  • Disclose AI tool usage if required by interview policies
  • Focus on learning patterns and problem-solving approaches

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

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