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Real-Time AI During Meetings: Why Post-Call Summaries Aren't Enough

Quick question — how many of you actually go back and read AI-generated meeting summaries?

I used Otter and Fireflies for months. They're solid tools. But honestly, by the time I got the summary, the meeting was done. The moment I actually needed help had passed.

Recently I tried Craqly and it works differently. Instead of a recap after the call, it gives you AI help during the meeting in real time.

It's a desktop app — no browser extension, no bot joining your call. It sits alongside Zoom, Meet, or Teams and listens through your system audio.

What stood out to me:

  • Someone asks a tough question on a call? Relevant context shows up on your screen in under a second
  • Action items get captured automatically as the conversation happens
  • After the call, you get a clean summary — not a raw 60-minute transcript

The honest downsides:

  • AI suggestions can drift during casual off-topic chatter
  • Onboarding could be smoother for new users

Free 30-min trial at craqly.com, no credit card. Mac and Windows.

Anyone else using real-time AI tools during calls? Curious what's working for you.

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