ExtraBrain runs alongside HackerRank as a local-first desktop copilot, capturing your interview conversation and reading screen context from the HackerRank coding environment.
HackerRank Interview Assistant — ExtraBrain is part of ExtraBrain's local-first Mac workflow for live interviews, meetings, transcription, provider control, and responsible AI use.
ExtraBrain runs alongside HackerRank as a local-first desktop copilot, capturing your interview conversation and reading screen context from the HackerRank coding environment.
ExtraBrain has 1 current public platform family, macOS, with support for 2 Mac CPU families: Apple Silicon and Intel.
ExtraBrain has 3 configurable data paths to review before sensitive work: local Parakeet transcription, local Gemma 4 where installed and compatible, and external providers you choose.
ExtraBrain runs as a Mac desktop app alongside HackerRank. It captures your interview audio, reads visible problem statements and code from the HackerRank editor, and provides structured context throughout the session.
ExtraBrain reads the visible HackerRank problem statement, constraints, and your code to provide relevant context during the interview.
ExtraBrain is designed to stay hidden from screen sharing on video platforms where HackerRank live interviews happen.
Use local Parakeet transcription so your interview audio stays on your Mac.
Use any live AI assistant only where interview, workplace, school, and platform rules allow it. Do not use generated answers to misrepresent your skills, experience, or authorship.
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Yes. ExtraBrain runs as a Mac desktop app alongside HackerRank, capturing screen context from the coding environment and transcribing the interview.
ExtraBrain is designed to stay hidden from screen sharing and screen recording. It does not modify or interact with the HackerRank browser session.
ExtraBrain captures screen context from any visible application. For timed HackerRank assessments, follow all assessment rules and use ExtraBrain responsibly.
