Question 1

What is Vibe Interview?

Accepted Answer

Vibe Interview is a desktop app that helps during a real interview. It transcribes the conversation, detects common questions, and suggests a response using relevant resume, role, and live-session context.

Question 2

Is it really invisible during screen sharing?

Accepted Answer

By default, Vibe stays out of supported macOS screen-sharing and recording flows. We still recommend a short test in the exact meeting app you plan to use before the real interview.

Question 3

Does Vibe join the call as a bot?

Accepted Answer

No. No bot or extra guest appears in the participant list. Vibe runs as a separate desktop app and listens to system audio and your microphone.

Question 4

What is Vibe Stream?

Accepted Answer

On macOS, Vibe Stream lets you invite trusted people through a private link. Viewers can follow the shared screen, transcript, and answers, then send suggestions that appear beside Vibe answers. Vibe Stream is always optional and is not included in the current Windows beta.

Question 5

Can it help with coding interviews?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Capture a coding task or diagram with Vision and Vibe can propose an approach, write code, explain the trade-offs, and estimate time and space complexity.

Question 6

Do I need to provide my own API key?

Accepted Answer

No. The standard Vibe experience works with managed AI access after you sign in. Advanced users can configure alternative providers in Settings.

Question 7

What platforms are supported?

Accepted Answer

On macOS 13 or later, the stable build is available for Apple Silicon and a public beta for Intel Macs. An unsigned Windows beta is also available on x64. Audio requires Windows 10 build 19041 or later. We recommend Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11 on x64. Vibe Stream, Work Meeting, local video, region capture, and OCR are not included in the Windows beta yet. Linux is planned.

Question 8

Is my data private and secure?

Accepted Answer

In the standard cascade path, call and microphone audio go to the selected speech-recognition service; transcript text and the context you enable go to the selected answer service. Connections are encrypted, diagnostic access is restricted, and no bot joins the call.

Question 9

What do I get after the call?

Accepted Answer

Vibe keeps the session history and builds a review around the questions, answers, and specific moments to improve. Your next round does not start from scratch.

Question 10

What will macOS ask for on first launch?

Accepted Answer

The public build is signed with Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it opens normally. macOS asks for microphone and Screen & System Audio access only when you use those features.

Question 11

Do I need to activate the one-time trial?

Accepted Answer

No. Sign in. Every Vibe feature is free through October 31. No card or promo code needed.

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