Anatomy of a Smart Match Session
A Smart Match session has up to 5 turns. Here is what typically happens at each stage and how your answers affect the output.
Turn 1: Your Initial Input
You describe your needs. Examples:
- "I need AI tools for B2B sales automation"
- "Build me a marketing AI stack: content writing, SEO, and social media"
- "Audit my current AI stack — help me find better or cheaper alternatives"
You can type or use a Quick Start card. The more specific you are (budget, role, team size), the better. Hok may ask follow-ups or, if you gave enough context, return results immediately.
Turns 2–5: Follow-Up Questions
Hok asks one question at a time. Common topics:
- Budget — Under $50/mo, $50–200/mo, $200–500/mo, Enterprise
- Scale — Solo, team, enterprise
- Role — Developer, marketer, sales, designer
- Preferences — Automation, open-source, API-first, no-code
You can type a reply or click option chips when offered. Option chips are faster and ensure clear context.
How Detailed vs. Brief Answers Affect Output
Detailed — "I'm a solo developer, $50/mo budget, need code completion and PR review" gives Hok enough to return a stack in one turn. Fewer prompts, faster.
Brief — "AI for coding" forces follow-ups. More turns, but you still get a good result. Hok will ask about budget and scale.
Both work. Detailed is faster. Brief is fine if you are willing to answer follow-ups.
When Results Are Returned
Results appear when:
- Hok has enough context to recommend, or
- You reach turn 5 (maximum)
At turn 5, Hok returns your stack regardless. If you want to refine, start a new session with more context up front.
Context Pills
As you chat, context pills appear (budget, role, team size). They show what Hok has inferred. Use them to confirm you are on the same page. If something is wrong, adjust in your next message.
