Raw WebSocket Voice Agent with AssemblyAI's Voice Agent API
Blog post from AssemblyAI
This tutorial provides an in-depth exploration of the Raw WebSocket Voice Agent using AssemblyAI's Voice Agent API, designed for developers who require complete control over voice agent events without an intermediary SDK. Highlighting the protocol's capabilities, the guide describes handling all server events, processing partial and final transcripts, managing tool calls, and maintaining session continuity even after brief disconnections. It emphasizes the protocol's structure, including client-to-server and server-to-client event exchanges, and offers practical advice on starting an agent, handling errors, and troubleshooting common issues such as session timeouts or audio quality. Additionally, the tutorial explains the tool-calling pattern, the importance of accumulating results, and how to resume sessions seamlessly, making it a comprehensive resource for embedding voice agents into custom applications.