OpenCouncil

OpenCouncil is an AI council platform that simulates advisors to discuss ideas, question decisions, and organize next steps.

OpenCouncil provides an AI council that joins live calls to bring ideas, question assumptions, and record next steps. Users build a council with different voices and viewpoints to converse naturally in the browser, on Google Meet, and on Discord. The platform includes specific agent roles like strategist, critic, and escriba to handle strategy, critique, and note-taking. It captures real-time session notes in a live document and separates voices during events or talks. Supported models and integrations include OpenAI, Gemini, Grok, LiveKit, and ElevenLabs. Users can also bring custom agents using compatible endpoints.

OpenCouncil at a glance

Best for: Product manager, Software engineer
Runs on: Web, Google Meet, Discord
Pricing: 2,000 free credits per month; paid plans available
Released: October 2026
Category: AI agent tool
Website: opencouncil.build

Key features

Real-time voice conversation in browser, Google Meet, and Discord
Multiple AI agent personalities with distinct viewpoints
Live session notes and next steps document
Voice separation and speaker identification during talks
Support for OpenAI, Gemini, Grok, LiveKit, and ElevenLabs
Custom agent integration via OpenAI-compatible endpoints

Use it for

Discuss ideas and brainstorm strategies with AI agents
Question decisions and assumptions during live calls
Record meeting notes and organize next steps automatically
Translate, explain, and take notes during live panels or talks

Companions

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