Tyto

What it does

Tyto is a post-call analysis tool that scores audio recordings from voice-agent calls using a "Tyto Risk Score" and six dimensions: speaker reverb, speaker loudness, interfering speech, background media speech, noise, and packet loss. It flags calls with a risk score ≥ 0.35 for review and highlights windows where audio quality is degraded (risk ≥ 0.60). The tool provides a per-recording breakdown of the dominant driver of degradation and the percentage of degraded windows.

Who it is for

Tyto is designed for developers and teams building voice AI agents who need to debug audio quality issues in their calls. It helps identify specific audio problems (e.g., reverb, noise, packet loss) that could cause voice agents to fail, enabling targeted improvements.

Why it matters

Poor audio quality is a common cause of voice agent failures. Tyto provides a systematic way to detect and diagnose audio issues, reducing the guesswork in debugging. By scoring calls across multiple dimensions, it helps teams prioritize fixes and improve call success rates.

Launch signal

Tyto was launched as a Show HN on Hacker News, indicating an early-stage product seeking developer feedback. The website shows a demo with sample recordings, suggesting it is functional but may still be in beta.

Brand and naming

The name "Tyto" is short and memorable, evoking "tyto" (Greek for "owl") – a bird known for keen hearing, fitting for an audio analysis tool. The branding is minimal and technical, targeting developers.