> ## Documentation Index
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# Introduction

> Welcome to Meeting Agents documentation

## Overview

AI-powered meeting agents that automatically:

* 📹 Record high-quality (Audio and Video / Audio Only)
* 🎙️ Generate accurate transcripts
* 🤖 Participate as virtual attendees

## Core Concepts

### What is an Agent?

The fundamental entity that:

1. Joins meetings as a participant
2. Captures all meeting data in real-time

Agents maintain access to:

* **Live video/audio streams**
* **Participant lists and engagement**
* **Meeting metadata**

## Video and Audio Recording

Meeting agents automatically generate **recordings** during calls.\
You can retrieve the recording URL by fetching the meeting using the **Retrieve Meeting Data** API.\
The `recording url` field contains a **pre-signed URL**, allowing you to stream or download the recording.

## Transcription

You can generate transcripts in two ways:

1. **Platform Captions:** Use the meeting platform's **native closed captioning**.
2. **AI Transcription:** Leverage **third-party AI transcription** services for more advanced and customizable transcriptions.

Here's a comparison to help you choose the best option:

| **Feature**            | **Platform Captions** (Beta)       | **AI Transcription**                     |
| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Source**             | Meeting platform's closed captions | Third-party AI transcription service     |
| **Accuracy**           | Platform-dependent, may vary       | Higher accuracy with advanced NLP models |
| **Per-Word Timestamp** | Not available                      | Available                                |
| **Real-Time**          | Yes                                | Yes                                      |
| **Cost**               | Free                               | Additional cost for AI service usage     |

### **Recommendation**

* Use **Platform Captions** for basic, real-time transcription with no extra cost.
* Use **AI Transcription** for more accurate, timestamped, and customizable transcripts.

## White-Labeling Agents

Meeting agents are fully customizable to reflect your branding:

* **Custom Images:** Display a custom image for your agents.
* **Custom Names:** Set a unique name by including the `agent_name` parameter when creating an agent.