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Can a private, alpha released, action remove the need to use the phrase "talk to [my app]" in invocation?

For example, is it possible to invoke the action by saying:

"Ok Google, tell me my agenda." Automatically invoking the private action.

In contrast to, "Hey Google, tell My App to tell me my agenda."

Implicit invocation seemed promising, but further research made me think it was just a way for Google to suggest your app to a user. Am I mistaken in this interpretation?

Tim Creasman
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Implicit invocation is a feature, similar to built-in intents to invoke an action directly without the talk to my app prefix. These features should work for public as well as alpha release actions.

I don't know if agenda specifically will be supported, as that is something that can be handled directly by the Google Assistant, but a query like play a game will suggest your alpha released action.

Nick Felker
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  • Thanks for the reply! For clarification, will implicit invocation actually invoke my action or merely suggest a phrase my user should use to my invoke my action? The diagram at the top of [this page](https://developers.google.com/actions/discovery/implicit) suggests that Google suggests the user what to say and does not actually invoke my action. – Tim Creasman Jul 02 '18 at 19:54
  • So I've managed to invoke it sometimes like this. Me: "How do I say HELLO in the phonetic alphabet?" GA: "Ok, for that you may want to talk to Phonetic Alphabet. Want to give it a try?" Me: "Yeah" GA: "Okay, getting phonetic alphabet. *boop boop*" PA: "HELLO is Hotel..." – Nick Felker Jul 02 '18 at 19:57
  • Awesome ok that helps to clarify. Thanks again for replying! – Tim Creasman Jul 03 '18 at 13:39