Getting Started
Documentation
Welcome to DebateFlow documentation. Learn how to use DebateFlow to judge Public Forum debates with AI-powered analysis and feedback.
Getting Started
New to DebateFlow? Start here to learn the basics and set up your first round.
Recording Your Round
Learn how to use the recording interface, take notes, and track the debate in real-time.
Understanding AI Analysis
See how DebateFlow's AI helps you track arguments and understand what's happening.
Tabroom Integration
Connect your Tabroom account to sync assignments and submit ballots seamlessly.
DebateFlow is a professional debate judging platform designed for Public Forum tournaments. It provides automated transcription, AI-powered technical analysis, and guided decision-making workflows for judges.
Quick start
Get up and running with DebateFlow in minutes.
Create your first round
To start judging a round in DebateFlow:
- Sign in with your Google or Apple account
- Click "New Round" on the dashboard
- Enter the team names and tournament information
- Start recording when the round begins
DebateFlow will automatically transcribe the speeches, track arguments, and help you make informed decisions.
During Private Beta
DebateFlow is currently in private beta. If you don't have an invite code, you can request access to join the beta program.
Key features
DebateFlow includes powerful features to help you judge more effectively:
- Automated transcription with Deepgram AI
- Argument extraction from each speech
- Drop detection to track which arguments were extended or dropped
- Decision wizard with guided voting issues and clash analysis
- Feedback generation using the 3 C's method (Claims, Clash, Crystallization)
- Tabroom integration for ballot submission
- Dark mode support throughout
What makes DebateFlow different?
DebateFlow combines judge expertise with AI assistance:
- You're in control: AI provides technical analysis, but you make all final decisions
- Privacy-first: Audio deleted after transcription, names encrypted during AI processing
- Dual-track analysis: Judge evaluations + AI technical analysis = comprehensive feedback
- Educational focus: Helps judges provide better feedback to improve debater skills
Next steps
Ready to dive deeper? Check out these resources:
- Getting Started Guide - Complete walkthrough for new users
- Recording Your First Round - Learn the recording workflow
- Understanding AI Analysis - How DebateFlow's AI works
- Generating Feedback - Create educational feedback for teams
Need help? Visit our FAQ page or use our contact form.