AI Response Suggestions

AI Response Suggestions help you craft the perfect reply to signals. Instead of starting from scratch, get a contextually relevant, brand-voice-aligned suggestion that you can use as-is or customize.

Note

AI Response Suggestions are available on Pro and Enterprise plans.

How It Works

When you view a signal, CatchIntent can generate a response suggestion based on:

• The signal context — What the person asked or mentioned
• Your brand voice — How you typically communicate
• Platform norms — Appropriate tone for Reddit, X/Twitter, HN, or Bluesky

The result is a 1-3 sentence response that sounds like you wrote it.

Setting Up Your Brand Voice

For the best response suggestions, configure your brand voice in workspace settings.

1. Go to Settings

   Navigate to Settings → Workspace in your dashboard.

2. Open Voice Setup

   Click Set Up Voice in the Brand Voice section.

3. Provide Example Responses

   You’ll see 4 scenarios that commonly appear in signals:

   • Recommendation requests (“What tool do you use for…?”)
   • Competitor complaints (“Frustrated with [competitor]…”)
   • Comparison questions (“Has anyone tried both…?”)
   • Pain point expressions (“We’re struggling with…”)

   Write how you would naturally respond to at least 2 of these scenarios.

4. Set Your Tone

   Choose your communication style: Professional, Friendly, Casual, or Authoritative.

5. Add Personality (Optional)

   Add any specific personality traits or things to avoid in responses.

6. Save

   Click Save to apply your voice settings.

Tip

The more example responses you provide, the better the AI understands your communication style.

Response Styles

CatchIntent offers 5 response styles to match different platforms and situations:

Style	Description	Best For
Casual	Like texting a friend. Relaxed, uses “tbh”, “honestly”.	Reddit, Bluesky
Direct	Answer first, no fluff. Facts and specifics only.	Hacker News
Friendly	Warm and empathetic. Acknowledges their situation.	LinkedIn
Witty	Smart humor that enhances, not replaces helpfulness.	Twitter/X
Helpful Peer	Like a smart coworker sharing what worked for them.	Any platform

CatchIntent automatically suggests the right style based on the platform. You can always override it.

Setting a Default Style

You can set your preferred default style in workspace settings:

1. Go to Settings → Workspace
2. Click Set Up Voice
3. Select your Default Response Style
4. Save your changes

This style will be pre-selected whenever you generate a response.

Generating Responses

Once your brand voice is set up, you can generate responses from any signal.

1. Open a Signal

   Click on any signal to open the detail panel.

2. Choose a Style

   In the Response Suggestion section, select your preferred response style. The platform default is pre-selected.

3. Click Generate

   Click Generate to create your response.

4. Review the Suggestion

   The AI generates a contextually appropriate response matching your brand voice and selected style.

5. Edit If Needed

   The response appears in an editable text area. Modify it to fit your needs.

6. Copy and Use

   Click Copy to copy the response to your clipboard, then paste it on the original platform.

Regenerating Responses

Not happy with the suggestion? You can regenerate with specific feedback.

1. Click Regenerate

   Click the Regenerate button in the response header.

2. Adjust the Style

   Change the response style if the current tone isn’t working.

3. Add Quick Adjustments

   Use the adjustment chips for common tweaks:

   • Shorter: Cut to 1-2 sentences
   • More technical: Add specific terms and implementation details
   • Add CTA: Include a natural call-to-action
   • Softer tone: More tentative, less assertive
   • More casual: Relaxed, informal language
   • More direct: Get to the point faster

4. Add Custom Feedback (Optional)

   Use the text field for specific requests like “mention our free tier” or “focus on the mobile experience”.

5. Click Regenerate

   The AI generates a new response incorporating your feedback.

Note

Regeneration limits vary by plan: Pro users get 3 regenerations per signal, Enterprise users get 5.

Best Practices

Be Authentic

Response suggestions are starting points. Add personal touches, specific details from your experience, or references to the conversation to make them more authentic.

Follow Platform Rules

Always check community guidelines before posting. Some subreddits have strict rules about self-promotion.

Disclose Your Affiliation

If you’re recommending your own product, be transparent about your connection to it.

Provide Value First

The best responses answer the person’s question or address their problem before mentioning your product.

Time Your Responses

Respond while the conversation is still active. Signals older than 24 hours may have moved on.

Response Quality Tips

For better suggestions:

Do This	Why
Complete the voice setup	AI learns your communication style
Provide 3-4 example responses	More examples = better matching
Keep examples authentic	Write like you actually would
Match style to platform	Casual for Reddit, direct for HN
Use feedback chips	Quickly refine without starting over
Set a default style	Saves time on every response

Without Brand Voice Setup

If you haven’t configured your brand voice, suggestions will still work but will be more generic. You’ll see a prompt to set up your voice for better results.