### Answer
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The "Speak During Execution" setting is available when configuring
custom functions in Retell AI. [(1) ](
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For custom functions, you configure this in the dashboard under step 9 when setting up the function:
- **Speak during execution**: Controls whether the agent speaks the moment the function is called. Enable it for user-facing actions (e.g., getting weather information) so the agent can say something like "Let me check that for you."
However, based on the available sources, I don't have specific documentation on how to enable "Speak During Execution" for
in-house Cal.com tools specifically. The documentation only covers this setting for
custom functions you create yourself.
If Cal.com is integrated as a built-in tool or via MCP, note that some users have reported issues with "Speak During Execution" not working consistently for MCP tools. [(2) ](
) A workaround mentioned is to use
custom functions instead, where the speak during execution option is available in the UI.
**Recommendation**: If you need reliable "speak during execution" behavior, consider implementing your Cal.com integration as a
custom function rather than using a built-in tool.
Check out these potentially useful sources:
- [Integrate any system with custom function](
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Would you like a general answer on how to set up Cal.com as a custom function?