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

# Vocode

> Vocode is an open-source library for building voice Agents.

## Introduction

Vocode provides tools and abstractions to build any kind of voice-based application
on top of LLMs. Examples of things you can build with Vocode include setting up LLMs
to answer/make phone calls, act as personal assistants, join Zoom meetings, and more. What Vocode provides:

* Conversation abstractions (streaming, turn-based)
* Conversation functionality (endpointing, emotion tracking)
* Integrations to all of the best speech-to-text/text-to-speech providers
* Cross-platform support (telephony, web, Zoom)

## Hosted Service

The Vocode hosted service allows you to automate inbound/outbound calls via API. Users can program agents to
execute arbitrary tasks and leverage our integrations, or build their own.

It is built with maximum developer flexibility in mind so you can embed an AI call center directly in your product or
operations flows. Get started with the [Hosted Service](/hosted-quickstart).

## Open Source Library

Most of what we build is open source and free to use! Leverage all of the features mentioned in the introduction by taking a look
at our open source repos. Get started with [Open Source](/open-source-quickstarts).

## Quickstarts

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  <Card title="Hosted Quick Start" icon="circle-play" href="/hosted-quickstart">
    Start using the hosted telephony service.
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    Run Vocode self hosted.
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## How to contact us

Learn more about how to take your documentation to the next level

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    Ask questions and get answers right away.
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    Stay up to date on our roadmap and product announcements.
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  <Card title="Get an API key" icon="key" href="https://app.vocode.dev">
    To use our hosted services.
  </Card>

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    Check out our repos and give us a star!
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