> ## 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.

# Live Assistant

> Real-time AI guidance to keep your meetings on track.

Caret's Live Assistant provides real-time guidance during meetings. By analyzing the conversation as it happens, it surfaces relevant info, nudges you to stay on track, and helps you handle complex questions.

## Built-in Skills

Pre-configured skills designed to improve your performance in every meeting.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Balance Conversation" icon="chart-simple">
    Get a subtle nudge when your talk time exceeds 60% to maintain a healthy
    balance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Must-ask Questions" icon="clipboard-list">
    Reminders for critical questions you haven't asked yet before the meeting
    ends.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Context Search" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Automatically surface answers from your knowledge base when technical topics
    arise.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Signal Detection" icon="signal">
    Identify key indicators like timeline, requirements, or decision-making
    processes.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Trigger Types

Skills are activated based on specific conditions you can configure.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Interval">
    Triggers at regular time intervals (e.g., every 5 or 10 minutes).
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Talk Balance">
    Triggers when your talk time reaches a specific threshold (e.g., 60%).
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Topic Detection">
    Triggers when the AI detects specific keywords or topics in the
    conversation.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Intent Analysis">
    AI-powered detection of skeptical, hesitant, or interested language.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Creating Custom Skills

Tailor Caret to your team's specific needs by creating custom skills.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Define Trigger">
    Choose when the skill should activate (e.g., a specific topic mention).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write Prompt">
    Provide instructions for the AI on what to suggest.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Format">
    Choose between a **Suggestion Card** (popup) or a **Nudge** (subtle
    indicator).
  </Step>
</Steps>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Suggestion vs. Nudge">
    * **Suggestion Card**: A prominent popup for critical info or talk tracks. -
      **Nudge**: A subtle, persistent indicator for behavioral reminders like talk
      ratio.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  Start with built-in skills and add custom ones as you identify specific needs
  in your workflow.
</Tip>