Vocode is an open-source library designed to streamline the creation of voice-based applications using AI. It offers tools and services for automating both inbound and outbound phone calls through APIs. Developers can build sophisticated voice bots by integrating speech recognition, AI/NLU, and speech synthesis capabilities. The platform is optimized for flexibility allowing easy switching between various STT, TTS, and LLM providers. Vocode is particularly designed to make integrating AI-driven call centers into existing systems straightforward and efficient.