Do I need to install anything?
Do I need to install anything?
Yes — the Promptster CLI. Run this one command:If you prefer not to use the installer script, you can install directly via npm:
Does Promptster work with my AI coding tool?
Does Promptster work with my AI coding tool?
Promptster supports Claude Code and Cursor. After installing the CLI, run
promptster doctor to verify your setup is configured correctly.What if I prefer not to use AI?
What if I prefer not to use AI?
That’s fine. Promptster captures what happens in your session. If you don’t use AI tools, there will simply be fewer events recorded — that’s not penalized.
Can I pause and resume my assessment?
Can I pause and resume my assessment?
Yes. Your session stays open until you run
promptster done. You can stop and restart your AI tool at any point without losing data.What happens if I lose my internet connection?
What happens if I lose my internet connection?
The CLI buffers events locally and retries automatically. You won’t lose data during brief disconnections.
What does `promptster done` do exactly?
What does `promptster done` do exactly?
It flushes any buffered events, posts a
session_end event, and marks your candidate key as completed. The hiring team is notified automatically.How long is my assessment key valid?
How long is my assessment key valid?
Keys expire after the period set by the hiring team — typically 7 days from when they were sent to you. Run
promptster brief to see how much time you have remaining.Do I have to document my decisions?
Do I have to document my decisions?
You’re encouraged to, but not strictly required. Architecture decision rationale is one of the highest-signal parts of the assessment. Run
promptster explain to document your thinking at any point during the session.Can I see my own session data?
Can I see my own session data?
Not directly via the CLI. You can ask the hiring team to share your session details with you.
My hooks didn't install — what do I do?
My hooks didn't install — what do I do?
Run
promptster doctor to diagnose the issue. Common fixes:- Restart Claude Code or Cursor after running
promptster start - Re-run
promptster startfrom inside your project directory
promptster start in the correct task root directory.