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February 24, 2026

πŸ“Š Metric Policies

Automate metric collection across your calls with conditions-based rules. Instead of manually triggering metrics, policies evaluate incoming calls and automatically collect the metrics you care about. Key Features:
  • Conditions-based targeting β€” Filter by agent, call source (Vapi, Retell, etc.), or custom call properties to control which calls a policy applies to
  • Threshold support β€” Add pass/fail criteria inline when selecting metrics (e.g., Customer Satisfaction >= 7, Response Time < 1000ms)
  • System + User policies β€” Roark auto-creates system policies for core metrics; you create your own for custom evaluations
  • Full SDK support β€” Create, update, list, and delete policies programmatically via the Node.js SDK
Use Cases:
  • Run compliance checks on every production call automatically
  • Collect different metrics for different agents or call sources
  • Set quality thresholds that flag underperforming calls without manual review
πŸ‘‰ Learn more

February 22, 2026

πŸ”€ Scenario Variables

Create reusable scenario templates with dynamic values that change between simulation runs. Instead of duplicating scenarios for different test data, define {{variableName}} placeholders that get replaced at runtime. Key Features:
  • Inline variable editor β€” Type {{ in any scenario step to create or reference variables with autocomplete
  • Three-stage lifecycle β€” Define placeholders in scenarios, optionally pre-set defaults on run plans, and provide final values at runtime
  • Multiple instances β€” Add the same scenario multiple times to a run plan, each with different variable values, to create a test matrix
  • API support β€” Pre-set variables on run plans and pass them at runtime via the SDK, with global or per-scenario modes
  • Reserved variables β€” System variables like {{persona.name}} and {{phoneNumberToDial}} are automatically resolved
Use Cases:
  • Test appointment booking with different patient names, dates, and insurance providers
  • Run the same support scenario with different order numbers and claim types
  • Parameterize scenarios for CI/CD pipelines without creating duplicates
πŸ‘‰ Learn more

February 20, 2026

πŸ“ž Customer DTMF Testing

You can now simulate DTMF keypad input in your scenarios β€” perfect for testing IVR menu navigation, phone trees, and any flow that requires touchtone input. Customer DTMF Node How it works:
  • Add a Customer DTMF node to your scenario graph
  • Specify the DTMF digits to send (0-9, *, #, w/W for pauses)
  • The Roark agent will send the tones without speaking, just like a real caller navigating an IVR
Use Cases:
  • Test IVR menu navigation and phone tree flows
  • Validate your agent handles DTMF input correctly at each menu level
  • Combine DTMF steps with regular conversation turns to test end-to-end flows that start with an IVR and transition to a live agent
πŸ‘‰ Learn more

February 13, 2026

πŸ§ͺ Metric Playground

Test and iterate on your metrics in a dedicated sandbox environment β€” without affecting your production configuration. Key Features:
  • Run metrics on existing calls β€” select calls from your history and run any combination of metrics against them
  • Upload new audio β€” drag and drop MP3, WAV, or MP4 files to test metrics on fresh recordings
  • Edit metrics inline β€” tweak prompts, labels, scales, and classification options to create draft versions without impacting live metrics
  • Real-time results β€” watch metrics compute live with per-call expandable result cards showing values and reasoning
  • Preview calls side-by-side β€” review transcripts, tools, and properties alongside metric results
  • Publish when ready β€” promote your draft metric changes to production once you’re satisfied
Use Cases:
  • Build and validate new metrics before rolling them out
  • Debug unexpected metric scores by running them against known calls
  • Test prompt changes on a curated set of calls before publishing
  • Upload sample audio to verify metrics work correctly on new scenarios
Find it under Playground in the left navigation.

February 5, 2026

πŸ“Š Reports V2

We’ve rebuilt the reports experience from the ground up to make it faster and easier to go from question to insight. What’s New:
  • Multi-metric reports β€” add multiple metrics to a single report and compare them side-by-side with individual configurations
  • Inline call details β€” click any call in your report to open a resizable side panel with the full transcript, tools, and properties without leaving the builder
  • Recent reports β€” your most recently edited reports appear at the top so you can pick up right where you left off
  • Unified builder β€” creating and editing reports now lives in a single, streamlined interface
  • One-click dashboard add β€” save a report and add it to a dashboard in one step
Improvements:
  • Cleaner sidebar layout that guides you step-by-step through metric selection, configuration, filters, and breakdowns
  • Per-metric filters and aggregation options for more precise analysis
  • Baseline comparisons with multiple display modes (value, percentage, custom baseline)
  • Resizable workspace that remembers your preferred layout

November 21, 2025

πŸ”” Webhooks

Receive real-time notifications when call analysis events occur. Webhooks enable you to integrate Roark directly into your workflows without polling for updates. Available Events:
  • Call Analysis Completed - Triggered when analysis finishes successfully
  • Call Analysis Failed - Triggered when analysis encounters an error
Features:
  • Send test events to verify your integration
  • Automatic retry logic with exponential backoff
  • Signature verification for security
  • Delivery history and monitoring
πŸ‘‰ Learn more

November 14, 2025

πŸŽ›οΈ Dashboard Property Filters

You can now override call properties directly on your dashboards to filter reports by specific criteria without creating new dashboards.
Use Cases:
  • Filter by specific business name or ID
  • View metrics for a particular customer segment
  • Analyze performance across different property values
  • Quickly switch between filtered views without leaving your dashboard
This makes it easy to drill down into your data and analyze specific segments on the fly.

November 11, 2025

Search across your calls using multiple criteria including transcripts, notes, summaries, and integration IDs. Enhanced Call Search Search Capabilities:
  • Transcripts - Find calls by specific words or phrases spoken during conversations
  • Notes - Search through call annotations and comments
  • Summaries - Locate calls by summary content
  • Call Names - Search by call titles
  • Integration IDs - Find calls by third-party platform identifiers (VAPI, Retell, LiveKit, etc.)
This makes it easy to quickly locate specific calls, whether you’re looking for a particular customer interaction, troubleshooting an issue, or analyzing conversation patterns.

November 8, 2025

🎧 Persona Background Noise Environments

Test your agents in realistic, noisy environments with new background noise options for personas. Persona Background Noise Available Environments:
  • Airport - Terminal announcements and crowd noise
  • Children Playing - Playground and family environments
  • City Street - Traffic and urban soundscapes
  • Coffee Shop - CafΓ© ambiance and conversations
  • Driving - Vehicle and road noise
  • Office - Workspace chatter and activity
  • Thunderstorm - Weather and rain sounds
This is especially helpful for testing:
  • Barge-in handling - How well your agent manages interruptions
  • Latency tolerance - Performance in challenging audio conditions
  • Overall robustness - Agent reliability when calls aren’t perfectly quiet
Configure background noise in your Persona settings to create more realistic simulation scenarios.

November 5, 2025

πŸ’Ύ Saved Views

Save and restore your filter configurations with saved views, eliminating the need to manually recreate complex filter combinations. Saved Views Features:
  • Save Filter Sets - Preserve any combination of filters, time ranges, and search criteria
  • Quick Access - Instantly switch between saved views from a dropdown
  • Reusable Configurations - Create views for common workflows and use cases
  • Share Across Team - Team members can access and use saved views
Common Use Cases:
  • Save views for specific agents or integrations you monitor frequently
  • Create filters for different customer segments or business units
  • Set up views for specific issue types or quality checks
  • Maintain separate views for production vs. testing environments
No more rebuilding the same filters every time you need to check on a specific subset of calls.

November 2, 2025

πŸ”— Leaping AI Integration

Roark now integrates with Leaping AI, bringing comprehensive monitoring and testing capabilities to Leaping users. What’s Included:
  • Automatic Call Sync - Stream calls from Leaping to Roark automatically
  • Real-time Analytics - Monitor call quality, evaluators, and metrics in real-time
  • Agent Testing - Use Leaping agents in Roark simulations
  • Unified Dashboard - View all your Leaping call data alongside other integrations
If you’re using Leaping AI for your voice agents, you can now connect your account to start monitoring and testing your calls in Roark.

October 30, 2025

πŸŽ‰ New Calls Page

We’ve completely redesigned the calls page with powerful new features for analyzing and organizing your conversations.
New Features: πŸ“ Call Notes
  • Add notes and annotations directly to calls
  • Search through notes to quickly find specific calls
  • Keep context and observations organized
⭐ Favorite Metrics
  • Pin your most important metrics for quick access
  • Customize which metrics are visible at a glance
  • Focus on what matters most to your workflow
πŸ“„ Multiple Transcript Views
  • Agent Transcript - View what the agent said and heard during the call
  • Post-Call Transcript - See the processed transcript after analysis
  • Switch between views to compare and verify accuracy
🏷️ Labels & Search
  • Add custom labels to categorize calls
  • Search through labels to filter and find calls
  • Organize calls based on your own taxonomy
Enhanced Organization
  • Better visual hierarchy for easier scanning
  • Improved performance when browsing large call lists
  • More intuitive navigation and filtering
This update makes it significantly easier to manage, analyze, and find insights in your call data.

October 23, 2025

πŸ” Repetition Detection Model

We’ve released a new AI-powered model that automatically identifies repetitive patterns and loops in agent responses. Repetition Detection Model New Metrics: Loop Count
  • Number of distinct conversational loops detected
  • Identify when agents get stuck in circular conversation patterns
Repetition Density
  • Ratio of repeated turns to total turns for a participant (0-1)
  • Quantify how much of the conversation consists of repeated content
New Events: Loop Detected
  • Triggered when a conversational loop pattern is identified
  • Track when agents fail to progress the conversation
Phrase Repeated
  • Detects when the same phrase or semantically similar response is repeated multiple times
  • Catch agents repeating themselves unnecessarily
This model helps you identify quality issues where agents get stuck in loops, repeat themselves, or fail to handle customer queries effectively. Use these metrics and events in your reports and evaluators to monitor and improve agent performance.

October 16, 2025

πŸ“Š Datasets

Create curated collections of calls for analysis, benchmarking, and testing with the new Datasets feature. Key Features:
  • Curate Call Collections - Group calls together for specific purposes
  • Easy Organization - Add calls to datasets directly from the calls page
  • Multiple Use Cases - Create datasets for different needs and workflows
Common Use Cases: Golden Datasets
  • Curate examples of perfect agent interactions
  • Use as benchmarks for quality standards
  • Train and onboard new team members
Issue Analysis
  • Group problematic calls together for investigation
  • Track recurring issues across calls
  • Share examples with your development team
Performance Benchmarking
  • Create datasets of high-performing calls
  • Compare agent performance against best examples
  • Identify patterns in successful interactions
Testing & Validation
  • Build regression test suites from real calls
  • Validate agent changes against known scenarios
  • Ensure consistency across updates
Datasets make it easy to revisit important calls, build reference libraries, and maintain collections of calls that matter to your business.

October 9, 2025

πŸš€ Simulation Plan API

Run simulation plans programmatically via the API and integrate testing into your CI/CD pipelines. New Capabilities:
  • Run Simulation Plans - Trigger simulation plans directly from your code or automation workflows
  • Job Status Tracking - Get simulation plan job details and monitor progress
  • Programmatic Testing - Automate regression testing when you deploy agent changes
  • CI/CD Integration - Add voice agent testing to your continuous integration pipelines
Use Cases: Automated Testing
  • Run simulations automatically on every deployment
  • Validate agent changes before releasing to production
  • Catch regressions early in your development cycle
Scheduled Testing
  • Set up cron jobs to run simulations at regular intervals
  • Monitor agent performance over time
  • Ensure consistent quality day-to-day
Custom Workflows
  • Build custom testing workflows around your specific needs
  • Integrate with your existing tools and processes
  • Trigger tests based on custom events or conditions
πŸ‘‰ View API Documentation

September 25, 2025

✨ New: Voicemail Testing

You can now simulate a voicemail scenario directly in Roark. Head to Simulations β†’ Scenarios β†’ Test voicemail handling to see how your agent responds when a caller leaves a voicemail. This is an early release, and we’d love your feedback as you try it out! Voicemail Testing

September 19, 2025

🧩 Personas API & Properties

We’ve released the Personas API and persona Properties.
  • Properties: Attach reusable metadata to personas (e.g., address, age) and reuse it across multiple personas.
  • Personas API: Create, list, retrieve, and update personas programmatically.
πŸ‘‰ Learn more

September 16, 2025

πŸ†• Dashboards

You can now create multiple dashboards to keep track of your favorite reports at a glance.
  • Add your preferred reports to any dashboard
  • Reorder reports within a dashboard
  • Manage multiple dashboards for different use cases
Dashboards We’ve automatically created your first dashboard with all of your existing reports. Available today β€” let us know your feedback!

September 14, 2025

πŸ›‘ Cancel Simulation Runs

Cancel active simulations instantly to end the call and close out any simulations in progress. You can cancel a single call or the entire run plan job. Cancel Simulation Runs

September 8, 2025

πŸ—£οΈ Personas: Secondary Languages

We’ve added support for secondary languages to our personas. This lets you run simulations where a Roark agent speaks in a multilingual style β€” for example, Hindi with hints of English in the same sentence β€” to better test how your agent handles real-world conversations. Personas Secondary Languages

September 5, 2025

πŸ”Ž Identify Roark Simulation Calls

Verify whether a call is from a Roark simulation and retrieve test details using our Simulation Job Lookup API. πŸ‘‰ Learn more

πŸ“ˆ Reports: Compare to Previous Periods by Default

Reports now include previous-period comparisons by default, making it easier to spot trends and understand performance changes at a glance. Reports Trends

September 4, 2025

πŸ“Š Simulation Results: Compare Metrics Across Agents

You can now compare key metrics across agents when you run the same simulation against multiple agents. This makes it easy to evaluate performance differences side-by-side in your simulation results. Simulation Metric Comparison

⏱️ Simulation Max Duration (Timeout Control)

Set a maximum duration for a simulation to automatically end long-running tests and enforce consistent timeouts. Simulation Max Duration This helps:
  • Prevent runaway calls and unexpected billing
  • Keep test runs within expected SLAs

🏷️ Scenario Labels & Filtering

You can now add labels to scenarios and filter by them across the dashboard to quickly organize, find, and run targeted sets of scenarios. Scenario Labels & Filtering

September 2, 2025

✏️ Edit Scenarios Outside the Graph View

You can now edit a scenario in isolation without using the graph view. When saving, we’ll highlight any downstream changes these edits may cause to other branches so you can review and confirm. Edit Scenario

πŸ“€ Outbound Simulation Triggers via HTTP POST

You can now configure Roark to trigger outbound simulations by making an HTTP POST request to any API endpoint. This means you can hook directly into platforms like VAPI, Leaping, or your own telephony API β€” no more CSV uploads or manual number entry. How it works:
  • Add your API endpoint URL and headers (e.g. API key) in Roark.
  • When you run an outbound simulation, Roark will automatically send a POST request to that endpoint.
  • Your agent/platform then dials back into Roark, completing the simulation automatically.
This gives you full flexibility to test outbound agents end-to-end with zero manual setup. πŸ‘‰ Get started here

August 24, 2025

πŸ—£οΈ Accent Support for Personas

We’ve expanded our persona voice capabilities with two new accent options:
  • Greek Accent - Create personas with authentic Greek-accented English for testing international customer scenarios
  • Australian Accent - Add Australian-accented personas to your simulation library
These new accents are available immediately in the persona creation workflow and support all existing voice configurations including speed, pitch, and emotion settings.