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First-Run Setup

The first time you open Dusky it walks you through a short setup so you are ready before a real interview. This page explains each step so nothing catches you off guard.

The setup flow

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Setup runs in this order:

  1. Sign in — with Google or an email magic link (see Signing In).
  2. Welcome — a short intro screen; click Get Started.
  3. Permissions — grant Screen Recording and Microphone access.
  4. Invisibility Test — confirm Dusky is hidden from screen sharing.
  5. Tutorial — a quick interactive tour of the main shortcuts.

Steps 2–4 are shown as Step 1 of 3, 2 of 3, and 3 of 3. The tutorial follows once setup is complete.

Granting permissions

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Dusky needs two permissions, and both are required to work:

  • Screen Recording — so Dusky can capture interview problems from your screen.
  • Microphone — so Dusky can transcribe the interviewer’s questions.

Each permission shows a live status (granted, denied, or checking) and a button to open the right system settings. Dusky re-checks automatically when you return, and only lets you continue once both are granted.

On Windows, Dusky does not show these native permission prompts — the equivalent access is handled by the system. See Permissions troubleshooting if audio or capture is not working.

Testing invisibility

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The Invisibility Test proves Dusky is hidden from screen share before it matters. The test window uses the same invisibility technology as a real interview, so passing it means you are safe. To run it:

  1. Open a video call (Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams).
  2. Start screen sharing or a recording.
  3. Confirm Dusky is not visible in the shared view — you can see this window, but your viewer cannot.
  4. For extra certainty, ask a friend or use a second device to confirm.

Click I’ve Tested Successfully to finish. You can skip the test, but Dusky warns you first — and you can re-run it any time from Stealth Mode.

The Test Your Invisibility screen with four numbered steps and an "I've Tested Successfully" button

The tutorial

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After setup, Dusky switches into interview mode and runs a 6-step tutorial that points out the shortcuts you will use most:

  • Minimize / maximize the panel (Cmd/Ctrl+E)
  • Screenshot (Cmd/Ctrl+H)
  • Audio (Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+A)
  • Solve (Cmd/Ctrl+Enter)
  • Show / hide the window (Cmd/Ctrl+B)

Each step advances as you actually try the shortcut. You can replay the tutorial any time from the ⋯ menu → Tutorial.

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