> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.caret.so/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Core Concepts

> The building blocks of Caret.

Caret is built around a few core concepts that help you manage meetings, collaborate with your team, and leverage AI-powered suggestions.

## Workspaces

A **Workspace** is your team's shared environment. It’s the hub for all meetings, settings, and shared knowledge.

* **Shared Knowledge**: All members can contribute to a central knowledge base.
* **Team Settings**: Configure shared prompts, integration mappings, and automations.
* **Member Roles**: Manage access with Owner and Member roles.

<Note>
  You can create or join multiple workspaces to separate different teams or
  projects.
</Note>

## Meetings

A **Meeting** is the central unit of data in Caret. Every call includes:

* **Transcript**: A full, speaker-identified text record.
* **Summary**: AI-generated highlights and action items.
* **Analysis**: Key data points and feedback.
* **Recording**: The audio record of the conversation.

## Folders

**Folders** help you organize meetings by team, project, or topic.

* **Organization**: Keep your workspace clean by grouping related meetings.
* **Automation**: Apply specific **Summary Templates** to folders for consistent notes.
* **Permissions**: Control visibility at the folder level.

## Permissions

Caret provides granular control over who can access meeting data.

* **Private**: Visible only to the meeting creator.
* **Workspace**: Accessible to everyone in the workspace.
* **Public Link**: Viewable by anyone with the link (useful for external sharing).

<Warning>
  Public links bypass authentication—use them carefully when sharing sensitive
  data.
</Warning>

## Live Assistant & Skills

The **Live Assistant** is the interface that appears during calls. It uses **Skills** to provide real-time guidance.

* **Skills**: Automated helpers that trigger based on live conversation events.
* **Triggers**: Conditions like keywords, time intervals, or talk balance that activate a skill.
* **Nudges**: Non-intrusive alerts that appear at the top of your screen.

## Knowledge Base

The **Knowledge Base** stores the information Caret uses to provide context during calls.

* **Cue Cards**: Ready-to-use answers for common questions or topics.
* **Past Insights**: High-quality responses or context from previous meetings.
* **Reference Meetings**: Key meetings that serve as examples or documentation.

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Live Assistant" icon="sparkles" href="/features/live-assistant">
    Learn how to create and customize skills.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrations" icon="plug" href="/integrations/calendar">
    Connect Caret to your existing tools.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>