Documentation

Learn how to use InterviewCue to conduct better interviews and streamline your podcast production workflow.

Welcome to InterviewCue

Professional Interview Management -- transform interviews into memorable conversations with intelligent preparation and seamless capture.

Your First Interview: From Idea to Published Episode

Follow a complete interview journey from initial idea through planning, recording, and publishing—see the full power of InterviewCue's workflow.

Quick Start: Your First Interview in 5 Minutes

Get up and running with InterviewCue in just 5 minutes—create your account, build your first interview, and start capturing moments.

Creating and Managing Interviews

Master your interview dashboard—create, organize, search, and manage all your interviews efficiently.

Preparing Interview Questions

Learn how to craft effective interview questions, add helpful background notes, and structure your interviews for great conversations.

Reference Links for Quick Access

Add and manage reference links for instant access to guest profiles, research pages, and resources during your interviews.

Conducting Interviews in Live Mode

Master InterviewCue's live mode—navigate questions, capture events with hotkeys, stay present with your guest, and create a perfect timeline.

Post-Production Timeline and Export

Review your interview timeline, edit events, share with your team, align with transcripts, and export in professional formats for your editing workflow.

Install InterviewCue as a Progressive Web App

Get the full native app experience on any device—faster loading, home screen icon, and works great offline.

Keyboard Shortcuts Reference

Complete keyboard shortcuts reference for InterviewCue—master all hotkeys for lightning-fast event capture, navigation, and workflow efficiency.

Practice Mode: Rehearse Before Your Real Interview

Build confidence and muscle memory in a safe practice environment—test your setup, rehearse questions, and master hotkeys without recording anything.

Collaborative Live Mode: Interview as a Team

Conduct interviews with your team in real-time—multiple people can view progress, capture events, and collaborate seamlessly.

Working with Interview Transcripts

Upload transcripts, align timestamps with edited audio, search within conversations, and export with precise timing.

Interview Preparation Tips: Set Yourself Up for Success

Research workflows, question crafting strategies, link organization, and pre-interview checklists for conducting better interviews.

During the Interview: Stay Present, Capture Smart

Best practices for live recording—setup positioning, staying present with your guest, smart event capture strategies, and handling emergencies.

Post-Production Workflow: From Timeline to Published Episode

Transform your captured events into professional output—review process, creating show notes, chapter markers, editing workflows, and team collaboration.

Export Format Reference: Technical Details

Complete technical reference for all InterviewCue export formats—structure, use cases, and importing into your tools.

Troubleshooting Guide: Common Problems & Solutions

Solve common InterviewCue problems—installation issues, recording problems, sync issues, and platform-specific troubleshooting.

Managing Shows: Organize Your Podcast Series

Learn how to create and manage shows (podcast series) in InterviewCue—organize interviews, maintain consistent branding, and streamline your workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Quick answers to common questions about InterviewCue-pricing, features, privacy, technical requirements, and workflow questions.