Caladan - AI-Native Technical Interviews

Take technical interviews in your own VS Code environment with full access to AI tools, extensions, and your personalized setup.

🚀 Features

Interview in Your Environment

• Use your own VS Code or Cursor setup
• Keep all your extensions, themes, and configurations
• No unfamiliar web-based IDEs

AI Tools Encouraged

• Use GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, or any AI assistant
• We track HOW you use AI, not IF you use it
• Show your real-world problem-solving skills

Real-Time Monitoring

• Live timer in status bar
• Automatic project setup
• One-click submission when complete

Professional Interview Experience

• Timed coding challenges from top companies
• Clear requirements and evaluation criteria
• Automatic workspace packaging on completion

📋 Requirements

• VS Code 1.74.0 or higher (or Cursor)
• Node.js 16+ and npm
• Active internet connection

🎯 Getting Started

1. Install the Extension

   • Search for "Caladan" in VS Code Extensions
   • Click Install

2. Open the Caladan Panel

   • Click the Caladan icon in the Activity Bar (left sidebar)
   • Or run Caladan: Open Interviews View from Command Palette

3. Sign In

   • Click "Sign in with Caladan"
   • Complete authentication in your browser
   • Return to VS Code

4. Start Your Interview

   • Select an interview from your dashboard
   • Review requirements and duration
   • Click "Start Interview" when ready

💡 During Your Interview

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Log AI Prompt: Cmd+Ctrl+P (Mac) / Ctrl+Alt+P (Windows/Linux)
  • Copy any prompt to clipboard first
  • Press shortcut to log it
  • Paste into your AI tool

Commands

• Submit Early: Caladan: Submit Interview
• View Timer: Check status bar (bottom right)

🔒 Privacy & Security

• All code stays on your machine during the interview
• Submissions are encrypted and sent only to your prospective employer
• We track coding patterns, not personal data

🆘 Support

Having issues? Contact us:

• Email: matt@joincaladan.com
• Documentation: joincaladan.com/docs

📝 For Employers

Want to use Caladan for your technical interviews? Visit joincaladan.com to learn more.

Note: This extension requires an active Caladan interview assignment. You cannot use it without being invited to an interview by a company using Caladan.