# Forecast Assistant

> Forecast Assistant - Leverage predictive and generative AI to analyze a forecast and summarize
> important factors in predictions.

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## Primary page

- [Forecast Assistant](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/wb-apps/app-templates/at-forecast-assist.html): Full documentation for this topic (HTML).

## Sections on this page

- [Key features](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/wb-apps/app-templates/at-forecast-assist.html#key-features): In-page section heading.
- [Architecture](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/wb-apps/app-templates/at-forecast-assist.html#architecture): In-page section heading.

## Related documentation

- [Applications](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/wb-apps/index.html): Linked from this page.
- [Application templates](https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/wb-apps/app-templates/index.html): Linked from this page.

## Documentation content

> [!NOTE] Availability information
> The Forecast Assistant application template requires MLOps functionality. If you do not currently have access to this feature, sign up a 30-day [DataRobot trial](https://www.datarobot.com/trial/?utm_source=productbanner&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=FreeTrial23productcta) to try out this template.

[Access this application template on GitHub](https://github.com/datarobot-community/forecast-assistant)

Leverage predictive and generative AI to analyze a forecast and summarize important factors in predictions. This application template provides explorable explanations over time and supports what-if scenario analysis. Store sales forecasting is an example use case.

## Key features

- Customizable application template for building AI-powered forecasts.
- Best-in-class predictive model training and deployment using DataRobot forecasting.
- An intelligent explanation of factors driving the forecast that are uniquely derived for any series at any time.

## Architecture

This template provides an end-to-end AI architecture, from raw inputs to deployed application, while remaining highly customizable for specific business requirements.

> [!WARNING] Warning
> Application templates are intended to be starting points that provide guidance on how to develop, serve, and maintain AI applications. They require a developer or data scientist to adapt and modify them to meet business requirements before being put into production.