A real-time AI assistant that listens to your calls and helps you answer tough questions on the spot. It transcribes conversations live and runs invisibly on your system - only you can see it.

Anyone in high-pressure conversations - job seekers in technical interviews, sales pros handling objections, students in oral exams, or executives in important meetings. If you need to sound confident on tough topics, we’ve got your back.

How is it different from note-takers?

Most AI tools create summaries after your meeting ends. GeekBye works live - answering questions as they’re asked and giving you talking points during the conversation. Like having an expert whispering in your ear.

Will others on the call see it?

No. GeekBye runs locally and never joins as a participant or bot. The overlay is only visible to you - it won’t show up in screen recordings, screen shares, or participant lists.

Which platforms does it support?

Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex, and any browser-based platform. For Zoom: use version 6.1.6 or earlier, or enable [Advanced capture with window filtering](https://support.zoom.us/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0063824#:~:text=Advanced%20capture%20with%20window%20filtering,from%20the%20Zoom%20desktop%20app.).

What’s included for free?

Limited AI responses per month - enough to test in a few interviews or meetings. All core features included. Pro removes limits and adds multi-language support.

Yes. Your data is encrypted and we never sell your information.

Does GeekBye work for coding interviews?

Yes. GeekBye captures your screen in real time and provides solutions for algorithm problems, system design questions, debugging challenges, and code optimization. It works with any coding environment or online assessment platform.

Can it help with behavioral interviews?

Absolutely. GeekBye listens to behavioral questions and suggests structured STAR-method responses, relevant talking points, and follow-up answers based on the conversation context.

What languages does GeekBye support?

GeekBye supports 33 languages for both transcription and AI responses. You can set your transcription language independently from your AI output language, which is useful for non-native English speakers interviewing in English.

How fast are the AI responses?

Responses start streaming within 2-3 seconds of pressing the shortcut. The AI begins generating immediately while you continue your conversation, so there is no awkward pause.

Does it work on macOS and Windows?

Yes. GeekBye runs natively on both macOS (14.0 Sonoma or later) and Windows. Screen capture invisibility works on both platforms using native OS-level content protection.

Can the interviewer detect GeekBye?

No. GeekBye uses native operating system content protection to exclude itself from all screen captures, recordings, and shares. It never joins calls as a bot or participant. There are no browser extensions, no injected code, and no network traces.

What happens after a meeting ends?

GeekBye generates a complete meeting summary including key points, action items, and improvement suggestions. It also scores your performance across six communication metrics with specific transcript-backed feedback.

How does the transcription work?

GeekBye captures both your microphone audio and the system audio from the meeting platform simultaneously. It transcribes in real time using AI speech recognition, so you get a complete record of both sides of the conversation.

Is there a limit on meeting length?

No. Free and Pro plans both support unlimited meeting duration. Transcription runs continuously for as long as your meeting lasts with no cutoffs or interruptions.

Can I use GeekBye for sales calls?

Yes. Sales professionals use GeekBye to handle objections in real time, get coached on negotiation tactics, and receive instant talking points during client calls. It works with any meeting platform.

Do I need to install anything else?

On macOS, installing BlackHole virtual audio driver (free, open source) enables system audio capture for transcription. On Windows, no additional software is needed. GeekBye handles everything else.

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes. You can cancel your Pro subscription at any time. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period. The Lifetime plan is a one-time purchase with no recurring charges.

Does GeekBye store my interview recordings?

All transcripts and recordings are stored locally on your device in an encrypted database. Nothing is uploaded to cloud servers. You have full control to view, export, or delete your data at any time.

How do keyboard shortcuts work?

Press Cmd+Enter (macOS) or Ctrl+Enter (Windows) to capture your screen and get an instant AI response. Press Cmd+Shift+. to open your meeting report. You can choose from three preset shortcut schemes during setup to avoid conflicts with your code editor.

Troubleshooting

Resolve common installation, permissions, audio, transcript, shortcut, and update issues before contacting support.

Start with the checks below, then include your operating system and GeekBye version when you report an issue.

Try these quick checks

On macOS, confirm GeekBye is in Applications.
Confirm the required microphone and Screen Recording permissions for your platform.
Check the selected microphone and system-audio sharing when applicable.
Try another shortcut preset if another app owns the combination.
Restart GeekBye and check for an available update.

Common issues

GeekBye will not open after installation.

On macOS, make sure the app was moved to Applications before opening it. On Windows, rerun the installer if installation was interrupted.

I cannot capture screen context or hear audio.

Review the platform permissions and selected audio devices. Windows live sessions also need system-audio sharing when that audio is required.

The transcript disconnected.

Check your network connection, then stop and restart the session if the transcript does not reconnect.

A shortcut does not work.

Check for an app conflict and switch to the Shift or Alt shortcut preset in Settings.

I still need help.

Use Report Issue or contact support with the operating system, GeekBye version, and steps that reproduce the problem.