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

# Introduction

> Create and run realtime voice agents with Cartesia.

Cartesia Managed Agents combine [Ink-2](/build-with-cartesia/stt/latest), an LLM you choose, and [Sonic-3.6](/build-with-cartesia/tts-models/latest) in a realtime voice agent. Your agent handles turn-taking and interruptions, streams audio, and can use tools during a conversation.

Create and test an agent in the [Playground](https://play.cartesia.ai/agents), or manage the same agents through the [API](/api-reference/agents/create). Connect it to your application over WebSocket or give it a phone number.

<Frame caption="Configure an agent in the Playground: instructions, welcome message, voice, and LLM.">
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## Explore

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Agent configuration" icon="sliders" href="/agents/configuration">
    Set instructions, language, voice, and audio behavior.
  </Card>

  <Card title="LLMs" icon="brain" href="/agents/models">
    Choose an LLM and generation settings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tools" icon="wrench" href="/agents/tools">
    Add built-in actions, webhooks, and client functions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Versions" icon="clock-rotate-left" href="/agents/versions">
    Inspect configuration history and restore an earlier version.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Audio integration" icon="waveform" href="/line/integrations/overview">
    Stream audio from an application or connect a phone number.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Evaluations" icon="chart-line" href="/line/evaluations/metrics">
    Measure call quality with built-in and custom metrics.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
