Product guide

Use every part of Acedly with confidence.

Choose a workflow, follow the exact in-product path, and get from setup to useful guidance without guessing.

Based on the current web and desktop product

01 · Prepare

Give the AI useful context

Get started and choose a platform

Use the web app for setup, mobile-friendly practice, and history. Use the desktop app for capture-based live workflows and desktop controls.

Open
App → Interview
Works on
Web, mobile web, macOS, Windows

How to use it

  1. 01Sign in and open Interview to compare the available modes.
  2. 02On mobile, start Phone Interview or Mock Interview; capture-based modes will ask you to continue on desktop.
  3. 03Install the desktop app when you need Interview Assistant, Meeting Assistant, Assessment Assistant, screen capture, stealth controls, or global shortcuts.

Good to know

Keep the desktop app updated. Newer releases expose the complete compact-session settings without requiring a wide window.

Resume Center

Analyze an existing resume or build a structured draft, optimize it for a role, preview templates, and export a PDF.

Open
Resume
Works on
Web, mobile web, macOS, Windows

How to use it

  1. 01Upload a PDF, DOCX, TXT, or Markdown file for ATS, content, and evidence scores, or start a blank resume / LinkedIn URL import.
  2. 02Review imported fields before creating a draft, then edit the structured sections in Resume Workbench.
  3. 03Add a target role, use one-click optimization or fill blanks, choose a template, inspect the live preview, save the draft, and export PDF.

Good to know

Uploading for analysis does not change saved drafts. Choose “Save as draft & edit” only when you want to keep working on that result.

Plugins

Connect approved external tools, choose which sessions can access them, and control every sensitive action.

Open
Plugins
Works on
Web, macOS, Windows; plan and plugin dependent

How to use it

  1. 01Browse the catalog, open a plugin, and follow its Connect flow. OAuth plugins send you to the provider for authorization.
  2. 02Open Manage plugins to enable, disable, configure, or disconnect installed plugins.
  3. 03In a session setup, select the plugins that session may use. Review tool approvals and choose Deny, Allow once, or Allow for session when prompted.

Good to know

A connected plugin is not automatically available everywhere—you still decide which session receives access.

Learn, tutorials, and AcedlyAI Assist

Use guided lessons and videos, or invite a trusted helper to collaborate on an active session.

Open
Learn / Video Tutorials / AcedlyAI Assist
Works on
Web, mobile web, macOS, Windows

How to use it

  1. 01Open Learn for Quick Start, AI Settings, Screen Share, History & Usage, Image Analysis, and the interactive demo.
  2. 02Open Video Tutorials for step-by-step walkthroughs of common workflows.
  3. 03For collaboration, the candidate shares a session code and six-digit password; the helper enters both in AcedlyAI Assist and can be removed by the candidate at any time.

Good to know

Only share collaboration credentials with someone you trust. A removed helper needs a new code and password to rejoin.

Settings and Billing

Manage reusable AI memory, interface preferences, desktop behavior, your plan, payment method, and remaining usage.

Open
Settings / Billing
Works on
Web, mobile web, macOS, Windows

How to use it

  1. 01In Settings, turn AI Memory on or off and review, edit, or delete saved memories; choose the interface theme and language.
  2. 02In the desktop app, manage automatic updates, Stealth Mode, and keyboard shortcuts.
  3. 03In Billing, check your current plan and usage, compare or change plans, open Manage Billing for payment details, and review credit history when available.

Good to know

Turning off AI Memory does not remove resumes, job descriptions, or other uploaded materials. Those are managed separately.

02 · Live

Choose the right session

Interview Assistant

Get private, real-time transcription and answer guidance during an actual interview, grounded in your role and materials.

Open
Interview → Interview Assistant
Works on
Desktop and supported desktop browsers

How to use it

  1. 01Add the company, position, objective, interview mode, and transcription language.
  2. 02Attach your resume, job description, or notes; then choose the AI model, response preferences, and optional plugins or Q&A Prep items.
  3. 03Select your microphone, start the session, and use the transcript or composer to request an answer, follow-up, translation, or coding help.

Good to know

For live speed, choose a model marked Fast and set Response Timing to Fast. Lighter models reply sooner; reasoning models trade speed for depth.

Mock Interview

Practice a realistic voice interview with an AI interviewer and receive a scored review afterward.

Open
Interview → Mock Interview
Works on
Web, mobile web, macOS, Windows

How to use it

  1. 01Choose a scenario, company, target position, interviewer role, language, and difficulty.
  2. 02Add reference materials and priority questions you want the interviewer to work into the conversation.
  3. 03Test your microphone, start the interview, then open the review for overall performance, skill dimensions, strengths, improvements, and question-level feedback.

Good to know

Priority questions are woven into the interview naturally instead of being read as a fixed script.

Phone Interview

Practice or support a voice-only phone screen while Acedly separates speakers and suggests responses.

Open
Interview → Phone Interview
Works on
Web, mobile web, macOS, Windows

How to use it

  1. 01Set the scenario, company, position, industry, objective, language, materials, and AI preferences.
  2. 02If the call is on your phone, put it on speaker near your selected microphone; if it is on the computer, use Chrome, Edge, or the desktop app.
  3. 03Start the session and follow the live transcript and answer suggestions, then review the completed record in History.

Good to know

Live Translation can show a translated caption below each transcript line on eligible plans.

Meeting Assistant

Capture a meeting transcript, receive live assistance, and turn the conversation into a recap with decisions and action items.

Open
Meeting Assistant → Setup
Works on
macOS, Windows, supported desktop browsers

How to use it

  1. 01Add the organization, your role, participant role, scenario, objective, and transcription language.
  2. 02Attach agendas or notes, then choose the model, response preferences, translation, and any session plugins.
  3. 03Start the meeting; afterward, open History to review the transcript, summary, attendees, decisions, action items, open questions, and next steps.

Good to know

Use custom instructions to tell the assistant what decisions, risks, or follow-ups matter most for this meeting.

Assessment Assistant

Use screenshots as first-class context for online assessments, coding tasks, diagrams, debugging, and other visual questions.

Open
Interview → Assessment Assistant
Works on
macOS and Windows

How to use it

  1. 01Choose the assessment type and write focused image-analysis instructions; add supporting notes or specifications if useful.
  2. 02Start the session and capture the screen. Acedly captures the entire screen automatically—there is no box, region, or crop step.
  3. 03Review each captured question, wait for analysis, ask follow-ups, and keep separate questions in the assessment workspace.

Good to know

Optional voice input is for transcript-based follow-ups. Leave the microphone unselected to keep the workflow screenshot-first.

Live session controls

Adjust AI behavior and the chat layout without ending or restarting the active session.

Open
Active session → More / Session settings
Works on
Web, macOS, Windows

How to use it

  1. 01Switch the AI Model, Response Timing, Auto-skip, Auto Reply, response length, or programming language while the session is running.
  2. 02Choose Fast timing to start an early response marked Draft; Acedly refines or replaces that preview when the complete question is available.
  3. 03Open More to change Chat Font Size or turn on Newest First. On older desktop versions, widen the app by dragging the bottom-right corner until these controls appear.

Good to know

Auto-skip filters greetings, filler, mic checks, and obvious transcript noise. Turn it off when every spoken fragment matters.

03 · Review

Turn the session into progress

Session History

Search and reopen recent sessions, then review the session context, conversation timeline, and generated analysis.

Open
History → select a session
Works on
Web, mobile web, macOS, Windows

How to use it

  1. 01Search by keyword or filter by session type; Acedly loads up to the latest 100 records.
  2. 02Open Overview for duration and settings, Transcript for human turns and AI responses, or Analysis for evidence-linked feedback.
  3. 03Generate or regenerate analysis when enough transcript content was saved; active sessions can also be reopened or ended from their detail page.

Good to know

Mock interviews include scores and question-level feedback; meetings can include structured minutes and action items.

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FAQ

Quick answers to common problems

These are the settings most often mistaken for unavailable features.

How do I get an answer sooner?

Open AI Model and choose an option marked Fast, then set Response Timing to Fast. Fast timing starts a Draft preview when a likely question appears; the completed response follows after Acedly receives clearer context.

Where is the chat font-size control?

During a session, open More or Session settings and choose Chat Font Size. New desktop versions show it in the compact settings sheet. On an older version, drag the bottom-right corner outward until the app reaches desktop width, or update the app.

Do I need to draw a capture box?

No. Screen Capture captures the entire screen automatically. On the web, choose the correct screen in the browser sharing dialog; there is no region-selection or crop step in Acedly.

Why are greetings or short fragments missing?

Auto-skip may be on. It filters filler, greetings, mic checks, and obvious transcript noise. Turn it off from the live toolbar or More when every fragment should pass through.

Ready to use the guide in the product?

Open Acedly to start a workflow, install the desktop app for capture-based modes, or contact support if your screen does not match this guide.