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Analyze Detected Topics And Questions

ExtraBrain can detect notable topics and questions in the transcript while a session is active. These appear as system cards in the transcript panel.

Detected topic card during recording

CardMeaning
New TopicExtraBrain detected a topic worth analyzing or tracking.
New QuestionExtraBrain detected a question in the conversation.
ConfidenceThe estimated strength of the detection.
AnalyzeStarts analysis using that detected topic or question as the focus.
  • Capture a coding prompt after it is spoken.
  • Track a system design requirement.
  • Pull out a meeting question.
  • Ask for a concise response to the latest topic.

Only the latest topic or question may show shortcut hints, depending on your shortcut settings.

Why did ExtraBrain detect a topic instead of a question?

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Topic and question cards depend on transcript context. A broad discussion may become a New Topic, while a direct spoken question may become a New Question.

What should I do with a detected topic card?

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Use Analyze when the topic is important enough to ask the selected AI provider for structure, tradeoffs, next steps, or a concise answer.