Tools are external, callable modules that extend the capabilities of an AI agent beyond its native language model. They enable agents to interact with external systems, perform computations, retrieve real-time data, and manipulate content dynamically.

Key benefits

  • Extended functionality: Tools enable agents to perform tasks like web searches, code execution, image generation, or database queries.
  • Real-time access: Agents can fetch up-to-date information from the internet or other live data sources.
  • Specialized computation: Tools allow agents to run complex calculations, generate visualizations, or process files.
  • Modularity: Tools can be added, removed, or updated independently, making the agent more flexible and maintainable.
  • Interactivity: Agents can interact with user data, APIs, or environments in dynamic and context-aware ways.

Common use cases

  • Web search: Retrieve current information from the internet.
  • Code execution: Run code in a secure environment.
  • Image generation: Create images from text prompts.
  • File handling: Read and process uploaded files.
  • APIs and Services: Connect to external systems, such as wheather APIs, translation services, and other applications.