Usage Guide
Comprehensive instructions on how to effectively use Invisicoder during coding interviews and programming rounds.
How to Use Invisicoder
Invisicoder is your invisible AI assistant designed to provide instant coding help during interviews without disrupting your workflow or alerting your interviewer. This guide explains how to capture problems, generate solutions, and interact with the AI efficiently using keyboard shortcuts.
📸 Capture a Problem
To capture the coding problem or question displayed on your screen, press:
- Windows/Linux:
Ctrl + H - Mac:
⌘ + H
This takes a screenshot of the current screen area. Invisicoder analyzes the image using AI to understand the problem context—be it code, text, or diagrams—and prepares to assist you.
⚡ Generate a Solution
After capturing the problem, press:
- Windows/Linux:
Ctrl + Enter - Mac:
⌘ + Enter
This command instructs Invisicoder to generate a detailed solution based on the captured context, including explanations and code snippets tailored to your problem.
💬 Interact with the AI Chat
For additional help or to ask questions, open the chat assistant by pressing:
- Windows/Linux:
Ctrl + Shift + C - Mac:
⌘ + Shift + C
Ask questions like:
- “What is the time complexity of this algorithm?”
- “Can you optimize this code?”
- “Please provide the equivalent JavaScript version.”
The AI uses your latest screenshot context to provide accurate and relevant answers.
🧠 Smart Suggestions & Context Awareness
Invisicoder continuously understands your problem context to provide:
- Tailored code suggestions and solutions
- Performance and complexity analysis
- Language-specific code translations
- Debugging and optimization tips
It works seamlessly across browser IDEs, VS Code, Zoom, Google Meet, and more.
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts Overview
| Action | Windows/Linux Shortcut | Mac Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Screenshot | Ctrl + H | ⌘ + H |
| Generate Solution | Ctrl + Enter | ⌘ + Enter |
| Open Chat Assistant | Ctrl + Shift + C | ⌘ + Shift + C |
| Hide/Show Invisicoder Window | Ctrl + B | ⌘ + B |
| Reset AI Context | Ctrl + G | ⌘ + G |
| Quit Invisicoder Application | Ctrl + Q | ⌘ + Q |
Best Practices
- Use Invisicoder discreetly during screen-sharing to maintain a professional interview setting.
- Capture problems only when needed to keep focus.
- Reset context between different questions for accurate assistance.
- Use the chat assistant for clarifications, debugging, or alternate solutions.
For support or feedback, reach out to support@invisicoder.com.
Stay confident and let Invisicoder help you ace your coding interviews.