> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sigmamind.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Playground Overview

> Learn how to use the Playground in SigmaMind to test, debug, and verify AI agents across multiple channels.

The **Playground** in SigmaMind AI allows you to test, debug, and analyze your agent in real time - directly inside the Agent Builder.

It simulates live user interactions and shows exactly how your workflow nodes are triggered during a conversation.

## Accessing the Playground

1. Open your agent in **Agent Builder**
2. Select **Playground** from the right-side panel or click on **'Test in Playground'**
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   </Frame>

You will see:

* **Voice / Chat toggle**
* Conversation window
* Node execution trace
* Test history panel
* Audio playback controls
* Start New Call button

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# Testing Your Agent

The testing flow in Playground differs depending on whether you are using **Voice** or **Chat** mode.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sigmamindai/ZdAnY-rynPUddY3L/images/playground/testingmode.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ZdAnY-rynPUddY3L&q=85&s=5a7a9ffc67c471def4d6a2a5721daa4e" alt="Testingmode" width="1200" height="1200" data-path="images/playground/testingmode.png" />
</Frame>

## Audio Playback & Recording

In **Voice mode**, the Playground provides full audio controls for reviewing test calls.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sigmamindai/ZdAnY-rynPUddY3L/images/playground/recordings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ZdAnY-rynPUddY3L&q=85&s=32e6627bf8918ba0d49d122e346e75dd" alt="Recordings" width="1500" height="1500" data-path="images/playground/recordings.png" />
</Frame>

You can:

* ▶️ Play the recorded conversation
* ⏸ Pause anytime during playback
* ⏩ Adjust playback speed
* ⬇️ Download the call recording
* View total call duration from the timeline

This allows you to:

* Analyze tone and clarity
* Review pauses and response timing
* Validate whisper messages and transfers
* Share recordings for QA or team review
* Perform compliance checks

The playback speed control is especially useful when reviewing longer conversations, allowing you to speed up analysis without missing important details.

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### Clear & Retest

You can instantly:

* Clear messages
* Start a new call
* Re-run test scenarios

This enables rapid iteration while building your workflow.

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### Real-Time Debugging

The Playground allows you to:

* Identify which node failed
* Check incorrect branching
* Verify conditions
* Inspect variable replacements
* Confirm action execution

If something is incorrect, you can immediately update the node in the Agent Builder and retest  without leaving the Playground.

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# Why Playground is Important

The Playground helps you:

* Test before going live
* Validate conversation flow
* Debug integrations
* Verify function calls
* Optimize user experience
* Ensure production readiness

It centralizes testing, debugging, and optimization in one place.

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## Best Practice

Before deploying your agent:

* Test multiple conversation paths
* Trigger all conditional branches
* Validate all integrations
* Review transcripts
* Replay voice recordings
* Confirm successful action execution

Only deploy after full Playground validation.