AI Assistant in Interview

Last updated: August 27, 2026

The AI Assistant lets you use AI to solve questions during a live interview. The AI Assistant appears only when the hiring company enables it for your interview. If the AI Assistant does not appear for a question, the hiring company has not enabled it, or the question type does not support it.

Note: The interviewer can view your AI Assistant interactions in real time. The interview report also includes your prompts and the AI Assistant’s responses.

The following sections describe the AI Assistant capabilities available in the new and legacy Interview experiences:

New Interview Experience

Supported question types

The following table describes how the AI Assistant works for each supported question type:

Question type

Workspace

Available assistance

Coding

Single-file code editor

The AI Assistant operates in guarded mode. You can request help with syntax, platform navigation, errors, and programming concepts. The AI Assistant does not provide complete solutions.

Code Repos

Agentic Development Environment (ADE)

The AI Assistant operates in unguarded mode. You can use Plan mode and Agent mode to investigate the codebase, plan your approach, generate code, modify files, and resolve issues.

For more information about using the AI Assistant in Coding and Code Repos questions, see 📄 Navigate Question Workspaces in an Interview.

Supported AI models

The AI Assistant currently supports the following models:

  • Claude Sonnet 5

  • Claude Opus 5

  • Claude Haiku 4.5

  • GPT-5.6 Sol

  • GPT-5.6 Terra

  • GPT-5.6 Luna

The AI Assistant uses GPT-5.6 Terra by default. To select another available model, use the model selector in the prompt field.

Note: The models available during your interview can depend on the hiring company’s configuration.

Legacy Interview Experience

The AI Assistant operates in the following modes:

  • Unguarded: Allows you to interact freely with the AI, similar to real-world AI coding tools.

  • Guarded: Provides help with syntax, platform navigation, and conceptual guidance but does not generate complete solutions.

Supported question types

The AI Assistant is available for the following question types:

  • Coding

  • Projects

    • Frontend

    • Backend

    • Full-Stack

    • Mobile

    • Generative AI

  • Code Repository

Key features

The AI Assistant offers the following interactive features within the interview IDE:

  • Plan Mode: You can create and refine an implementation plan before you write any code. The AI Assistant explores the problem and produces a structured plan that covers requirements, constraints, edge cases, and suggested tests, without generating any code. When you are ready to build, switch to Agent Mode to implement the plan.

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  • Ask Mode: You can ask questions about the problem, your code, or specific files. You must tag the problem statement to provide context. The AI Assistant uses the tagged content to generate accurate responses.

    Note: You can use Restore Checkpoint to return the AI Assistant to a previous state when needed.

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  • Agent Mode: You can switch to a mode for extended, multi-step interactions. You can ask the AI Assistant to write or edit code, explain logic, or perform tasks.

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    • When you request an action, a Pending tool call dialog appears.

    • Click Allow to proceed or Cancel to stop the action.

  • Inline Code Completions: As you type, the AI Assistant suggests code directly in the editor. You can accept or ignore these suggestions.

  • Model Switching: You can switch between available AI models such as Claude Opus 5, Claude Sonnet 5, Gemini-3.5 Flash, GPT-5.6 Luna, GPT-5.6 Sol, and GPT-5.6 Terra. By default, the AI Assistant uses GPT-5.6 Terra.

Feature availability by mode

The table below shows the availability of AI Assistant features in each mode:

Feature

Guarded Mode

Unguarded Mode

Plan Mode

Not Available

Available

Ask Mode

Available

Available

Agent Mode

Not Available

Available

Inline Code Completions

Not Available

Available

Model Switching

Not Available

Available

Best practices

  • Use the AI Assistant to support your workflow, not replace it.

  • Ask for clarifications or syntax help when necessary.

  • Review and understand all AI suggestions before using them.

  • Communicate your reasoning with the interviewer while using AI.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I choose not to use the AI Assistant?

Yes. You can choose not to interact with the AI Assistant during your interview.

Does my interviewer see what I type in the AI Assistant?

Yes. The interviewer can see your prompts and the AI’s responses in real time and in the interview report.

Is the AI Assistant available in every interview?

No. Availability depends on the interview setup and the type of question.