How to Build Your Own Fellow
Replace Fellow with a custom build. Your Secure AI Meeting Assistant
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 67 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 67 features
Security(14 features)
Control admin access and permissions
Granular control over who can record and access recordings
Custom contract support for enterprise clients
Control who has access to meeting recordings through custom channels
Allow delegated access to accounts
+9 more in this category
Automation(8 features)
Remind attendees to add items to specific sections of agendas
Automatically capture and assign action items from meetings
Automated emails with recording, transcription, and summary to attendees and stakeholders
Automatically suggest and update CRM fields based on meeting content
Automatically sync meeting insights to Salesforce and HubSpot with field suggestions
+3 more in this category
Meeting Management(7 features)
Enable feedback collection during meetings
Set end dates for recurring meetings
Enforce meeting habits, cap meeting sizes, and designate no-meeting days
Enforce or track meeting purpose in agendas
Track meeting duration with built-in timer
+2 more in this category
Organization(7 features)
Embed media files in meeting notes
Export meeting notes in various formats
Access to meeting notes with version history
Track changes to meeting notes over time
Take private notes during meetings
+2 more in this category
AI(5 features)
Automatically generate human-level summaries of meetings
Automatically transcribe meetings in 92 languages for global teams
AI agent to ask questions and get insights from any meeting you have access to
Generate documents, automate email follow-ups, memos, and CRM updates instantly from meetings
Get suggestions on optimal meeting attendee lists
Analytics(5 features)
Track specific keywords mentioned in meetings
Calculate and display meeting costs based on attendees
Track talk time, arrival/departure times, and meeting success metrics
Track meetings across the organization with analytics on teams and individuals
Analytics for entire workspace activity
Integration(3 features)
API access for custom integrations and automation
Sync with HR systems like Workday and BambooHR
Sync meetings across multiple calendars
Preparation(3 features)
Meeting agendas that all attendees can contribute to with documents and resources
500+ expert-approved meeting agenda templates customizable for any department
AI-generated briefs showing last meeting summary, follow-ups, and attendee information
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 67 features at easy complexity.