Runtime

Runtime is the working setup behind a skill set.

It is where Thalovant keeps the defaults that skills use while hubs are running, such as language, location, speech settings, blocked skills, live skill status, and updates.

Most users do not need to change runtime settings on day one. Start with the workspace default, then adjust runtime only when a hub needs different behavior.

Use this page when language, location, speech, voice, time zone, or skill behavior looks wrong for a hub.

Runtime belongs to a skill set. Change it through Configure Runtime only after you know which hub uses that skill set.

Start Here If

the wrong language appears;
the wrong location or wrong timezone affects a hub;
the wrong voice or speech setting appears;
a skill is unexpectedly blocked;
a runtime refresh or restart is needed.

At a Glance

Question	Simple answer
What is runtime?	Shared working settings behind a skill set.
What does it affect?	Hubs that use that skill set.
What settings live there?	Language, location, speech, blocked skills, live skill status, and updates.
Should I change it first?	Usually no. Start with the default.
Where do I change it?	Runtime config for the selected skill set.

Runtime config screen showing language, location, speech defaults, blocked skills, summary, and save controls. — Runtime config is where a skill set gets its shared language, location, speech, and safety defaults.

The Simple Model

flowchart LR
  Plan[Plan] --> RuntimeAccess[Runtime access]
  RuntimeAccess --> SkillSet[Skill set]
  SkillSet --> RuntimeConfig[Runtime config]
  SkillSet --> Hub[Hub]
  Hub --> Client[Client]
  Hub --> LiveMap[Live Map]

  classDef plan fill:#141d2c,stroke:#6170c0,color:#e8edf5,stroke-width:2px
  classDef runtime fill:#10251f,stroke:#2ea47f,color:#e8edf5,stroke-width:2px
  classDef hub fill:#171d25,stroke:#818dd1,color:#e8edf5,stroke-width:2px
  class Plan plan
  class RuntimeAccess,SkillSet,RuntimeConfig runtime
  class Hub,Client,LiveMap hub

Read it this way:

Your plan decides whether private skill setups are available.
A skill set groups the skills a hub can use.
Runtime config gives that skill set shared defaults.
A hub uses the skill set.
Clients connect to the hub.
Live Map helps show whether the running hub and clients look healthy.

Runtime Is Not the Same as a Hub

Runtime

The working setup behind a skill set. It controls defaults and shows live skill status.

Skill set

The collection of skills a hub can use. A skill set has runtime settings.

Hub

The place clients connect to. A hub chooses which skill set it uses.

Client

The app, device, or experience that connects to a hub.

What Runtime Controls

Runtime config can set the primary language, secondary languages, location, speech-to-text choice, and text-to-speech choice.

Workspace Default vs Separate Runtime

Most workspaces start with workspace default skills. This keeps many hubs on the same simple setup.

Create or use a separate skill set when one hub needs different skills, different runtime settings, or a slower update pace.

Choice	Best when	What to remember
Workspace default	Most hubs should behave the same way.	Changing it can affect every hub using it.
Separate skill set	One hub needs different skills or settings.	Changes stay limited to hubs assigned to that skill set.

When to Open Runtime Config

Open runtime config when you need to:

change the main language for a hub group;
add secondary languages;
set the location used by skills;
choose speech-to-text or text-to-speech defaults;
block a skill from loading in that skill set;
review generated settings before saving;
understand why a runtime refresh is needed.

Runtime Is Ready When

Runtime is ready when:

the selected skill set is the one used by the intended hub;
shared defaults match the audience and location;
blocked skills match the safety goal;
live skill status has no unexpected warning;
Dashboard and Live Map return to the expected state after any restart.