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Assist vs. What Should I Say Next?

A deeper dive into Cluely's AI assistance and the underlying prompts behind them.

Updated over 2 months ago

Getting the Most Out of Cluely's AI Actions

Cluely gives you three powerful ways to get AI assistance during your meetings. Each one is designed for different situations, so knowing when to use each can help you communicate more effectively and get unstuck faster.

Choosing the Right Action

Use Assist when you want:

  • General guidance or help understanding the meeting

  • Problem-solving support

  • A broader perspective on what's being discussed

  • Help navigating a tricky conversation

Use What Should I Say Next when you want:

  • Specific words or phrases to say right now

  • Help finding your voice in the conversation

  • A natural way to contribute or respond

  • Confidence in what you're about to say

Use Cmd+Enter when you want:

  • To ask a specific question quickly

  • Definitions or explanations

  • Help understanding something on your screen

  • Maximum flexibility and speed

Assist: Your General Meeting Copilot

Think of Assist as your smart meeting companion. Whenever you need a helping hand during a call, the Assist button gives you access to general AI guidance tailored to your specific conversation.

Assist analyzes both what's being said in your meeting and what's currently on your screen, so it understands the full context of what you're dealing with. Use it when you need help with problem-solving, want to understand something that was said, or just need another perspective on what's happening in the moment. Whether you're trying to figure out next steps, clarify a complex point, or get general advice about the meeting topic, Assist has your back.

What Should I Say Next: Real-Time Conversation Suggestions

Sometimes you know you want to contribute to the conversation, but finding exactly the right words feels awkward. That's where "What Should I Say Next" comes in.

This feature acts like having a world-class specialist right there in the meeting with you. When you click it, you get specific, conversational suggestions for what to say—not long explanations or general guidance, but actual words and phrases you can use right now. The suggestions are designed to be natural and friendly, with just a touch of wit to keep things genuine. Perfect for when you need confidence that your next contribution will land well.

Keyboard Shortcut (Cmd+Enter / Ctrl+Enter): Ask Anything, Anytime

For the quickest, most flexible assistance, use the keyboard shortcut. Just press Cmd+Enter (Mac) or Ctrl+Enter (Windows/Linux), type your question, and get an instant AI response.

This is the "ask anything" option. Need a quick definition? Want to understand something on your screen better? Have a specific question that doesn't fit neatly into the other options? The keyboard shortcut gives you a direct line to AI assistance without breaking your flow. Type your custom question and get an answer that considers both your screen context and exactly what you're asking.

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