Kyu Support
Email info@hedgehog-tech.com for help.
Tell us which browser and operating system you use, what you expected, and what happened. A screenshot can help; remove private text before sending it. You do not need to send your script.
Getting started
- Enter your script. Open Kyu and type or paste into the Script panel, or choose Import .txt. Plain-text files up to 2,000,000 bytes are supported. Import replaces the current script, so copy anything you want to keep first.
- Adjust the reading view. Set Pace between 60 and 260 words per minute and Size between 18 and 96 pixels. The Text vertical position slider moves the reading line higher or lower in the panel.
- Position the window. Resize your browser window and place it near your webcam. Compact hides the controls so the script has more space. Kyu runs in its own browser window alongside your call or recording software.
- Start reading. Choose Start. The Script panel closes to make room for the reading view. Pause whenever you need to, reset to the beginning, or click a word to jump to that point.
Pacing and pauses
Pace sets the target speaking speed in words per minute. Resize the window or change text size and Kyu recalculates the scrolling for the new layout.
Natural pacing estimates English syllables and adds breathing room around punctuation and paragraph breaks. It is based on your text; it does not listen to your voice or follow your speaking speed.
Add [pause:2] to your script for a two-second pause. Decimals work too, such as [pause:0.5]. Pauses can be 0.1–300 seconds long and add time in either pacing mode.
Keyboard shortcuts
Use these shortcuts outside the script editor. The visible controls are also available.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Space | Start or pause reading |
| R | Reset to the beginning |
| C | Enter or leave compact mode |
Saving and clearing scripts
Kyu saves one current script and your pace, text size, reading position, and natural-pacing preference in this browser profile. Playback progress and the running or paused state are not saved.
Keep a copy in your own text file or document. There is no script library, dedicated export, cloud backup, or version history. To keep a script, copy it from the editor before replacing it.
Import .txt, Clear, and Restore sample replace the current script. Clear removes the script text; it does not clear all reading settings. To remove the saved script and settings together, clear your browser’s site data for kyu-prompter.replit.app. This also removes other local data for that app.
Troubleshooting
Where did my saved script go?
Saved text belongs to this browser profile and app address. It will not appear in another browser, private window, device, or domain. Clearing site data can remove it, and browser storage restrictions can prevent saving. Kyu has no cloud copy to restore; use your separate copy if you have one.
Why does the script start from the top when I return?
Kyu remembers the script and reading settings, but does not save playback progress. Click a word in the reading view to jump to where you want to resume.
The keyboard shortcuts are typing into my script.
Shortcuts are for the reading view. Finish editing and click outside the text field before using Space, R, or C. Use the visible controls whenever you prefer.
Why did my text file not import?
Import accepts plain .txt files up to 2,000,000 bytes. Word documents and PDFs are not supported imports. Copy their text into Kyu or save a plain-text version first. Copy your current script before importing a replacement.
Can Kyu stay above my call window or follow my voice?
Kyu uses a separate browser window that you position yourself. It has no always-on-top desktop overlay or direct video-call integration. Pacing follows your selected speed and text cues, with no microphone or speech recognition.
Does it record me or install as a desktop app?
Kyu does not record audio or video and requests no camera or microphone access. It is a browser app; there is no native app or dedicated offline installation. Contact us with your browser and device details if the layout or controls do not work as expected.
Privacy
Script processing happens in your browser. Replit hosting, pageview analytics, and Google Fonts also receive technical request or usage information. Read the Kyu privacy policy.