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Widgets are blocks built for a single live task. Where embedded components mostly display data, a widget floats over your workspace and does one job: place a call, work a conversation, run an agent.

Key Characteristics

  • Task-Focused: Each widget is built to excel at a single primary function (e.g., making a phone call, managing a conversation).
  • Global or Local: Widgets can be pinned globally to the Custral sidebar/footer or embedded within specific pages.
  • Real-Time: They often handle live data streams, such as audio for calls or message updates for chat.

The Widget Bar

All widgets are managed through the Widget Bar, a persistent dock located at the edge of your workspace (inspired by high-performance utility docks).
  • Quick Access: Toggle widgets on and off with a single click or keyboard shortcut.
  • Persistent State: Widgets maintain their state (e.g., an active call or a chat history) even as you navigate between different pages in Custral.
  • Unified Controls: Common settings like volume, notifications, and AI model selection are accessible directly from the bar.

Core Custral Widgets

Custral includes several high-performance widgets to boost team productivity:

Conversation

A unified interface for managing customer communications across email, SMS, and chat.

Dialer

A fully integrated VoIP dialer for making and receiving calls directly within Custral.

AI Agent

A persistent AI assistant that can answer questions, summarize data, and execute tasks.

Usage

Widgets work best when they’re within reach during normal work:
  1. Global Search & Action: The AI Agent widget allows users to query the entire Custral database from anywhere in the app.
  2. Omnichannel Support: The Conversation widget centralizes all support tickets and messages, allowing for rapid response.
  3. Sales Outreach: The Dialer widget enables sales teams to move through lead lists quickly without switching context.

Configuration

Each widget has its own settings, which often include:
Learn more about the specific capabilities of the Conversation, Dialer, and Agent widgets in their respective sections.