Question 1

What is GeekBye?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Who is it for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How is it different from note-takers?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Will others on the call see it?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Which platforms does it support?

Accepted Answer

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.).

Question 6

What’s included for free?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Does GeekBye work for coding interviews?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Can it help with behavioral interviews?

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

Question 10

What languages does GeekBye support?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

How fast are the AI responses?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Does it work on macOS and Windows?

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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.

Question 13

Can the interviewer detect GeekBye?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What happens after a meeting ends?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

How does the transcription work?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Is there a limit on meeting length?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

Can I use GeekBye for sales calls?

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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.

Question 18

Do I need to install anything else?

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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.

Question 19

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

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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.

Question 20

Does GeekBye store my interview recordings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

How do keyboard shortcuts work?

Accepted Answer

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.

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