How to Build Your Own Sembly AI
Replace Sembly AI with a custom build. The #1 AI notetaker for professionals
Build Difficulty: 5/5
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Estimated Timeline
Based on 52 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend 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 52 features
Automation(10 features)
Track onboarding sessions, regular check-ins, and troubleshooting meetings. Automatically create customer feedback reports, service level agreements, escalation procedures, and onboarding plans
Define core elements for branding guidelines, design specifications, user experience reports, or review summaries. Receive sharp meeting details from brainstorming sessions or design critiques
Generate vision and mission statements, quarterly business reviews, or operational efficiency reports. Receive smart summaries, key outcomes, and updates on every department's performance
Capture key financial decisions, follow-ups, budget discussions, investment reviews, and compliance updates. Automate meeting summaries for faster reporting
Document performance review summaries, internal policies, and team check-ins. Securely share structured meeting notes or collections with employees
+5 more in this category
AI(9 features)
Creates detailed insights with a description, next steps, and deliverables. Generates corresponding documents in the AI chat upon request
Generate artifacts based on meeting content, from use cases and feedback reports to comprehensive project plans and requirements
Answers meeting-based questions, automates deliverables, creates custom follow-ups or sales pitches. Analyzes conversations to identify gaps and improvement zones
Automatically generates meeting minutes with highlights, key insights, and action items
Chat with Sembly about critical tasks that were identified in company meetings. Instantly review next steps with assignees, due dates, and context
+4 more in this category
Integration(6 features)
Synchronize with calendar systems for automatic meeting capture
Access to Model Context Protocol for advanced integrations
Captures Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, and Zoom meetings and turns them into searchable records. Supports offline team conversations
Integrates with CRMs, collaboration, project and task management software, and productivity apps
Send meeting data to external systems via webhooks
+1 more in this category
Recording & Transcription(5 features)
Records and transcribes meetings with support for multiple conference platforms
Specialized transcription for Zoom meetings
Record meetings in HD quality
Record meetings via microphone input
Capture video from conference calls
Administration(4 features)
Fine-grained access controls for automations
Custom email relay configuration for enterprise
Enables configuration of data retention that aligns with organizational needs within Account Settings. Choose how data is stored and when it is deleted
Create and manage sharing groups for granular access control
Compliance(3 features)
Comprehensive audit logging for compliance and security
Track consent for meeting recording and sharing
Meets HIPAA requirements for healthcare organizations
Collaboration(2 features)
Automatically share meeting notes with specified teams or individuals
Shares meeting details via links and integrations, and provides exporting options to PDF or markdown
Customization(2 features)
Customize Sembly AI notetaker by giving it a unique name in Zoom or Teams, and add a personalized avatar in Google Meet. Choose which meetings it attends when you are away
Define custom vocabulary for more accurate transcription and understanding
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 52 features at very easy complexity.