Why companies use Promptster
Final code output is a poor signal on its own. Two candidates can produce similar results through very different processes. Promptster gives hiring teams an objective evidence trail of engineering judgment: how you break down a problem, what tradeoffs you consider, and how you direct an AI tool toward a goal. You are not being judged on whether you use AI. You are being judged on how well you use it.What the experience is like
You work normally. Open your preferred AI coding tool (Claude Code or Cursor), follow the task brief, and write code as you usually would. Promptster runs in the background — you do not need to interact with it while you work. The only exception is decision capture: when you make a significant architecture or tradeoff decision, you can runpromptster explain to record your rationale in your own words. This is one of the most valuable signals a reviewer sees.
Key concepts
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Assessment key | A one-time code in PST-XXXX-XXXX format, sent to you by email from the hiring team. You use it to start your session. |
| Session | The active capture window from the moment you run promptster start until you run promptster done. |
| Decision | An architecture or tradeoff choice you document using promptster explain. Reviewers read these alongside the code changes. |
What is and is not recorded
Promptster only records activity inside your AI coding tool session. It does not record keystrokes, clipboard contents, browser activity, or any file you never ask the AI to touch. See Privacy & Data for the complete list.Ready to begin?
Quick Start
Install the CLI, redeem your key, and start your assessment in under 5 minutes.