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What is the Tools Tab?

The Tools Tab is where you connect external tools and APIs that your language model can call during conversations. This allows the LLM to retrieve real-time data, perform calculations, or trigger actions dynamically.
Tools Tab showing function tools configuration with Choose functions dropdown, Add Transfer Call button, and configured tools

Configuration Options

Choose Functions

Select from pre-built functions or create your own custom tools.
Choose functions dropdown showing Cal.com slot availability, appointment booking, call transfer, and custom function options

Check Slot Availability

Check available slots using Cal.com integration

Book Appointments

Book appointments directly using Cal.com

Transfer Call

Route calls to human agents or other numbers

Custom Function

Add your own custom API integrations
Check out Examples & Docs for function tool templates and implementation guides.

Add Transfer Call

Transfer Call enables routing calls to human agents or other phone numbers during a conversation. Essential for escalation scenarios where AI needs to hand off to a human.
Click “Add Transfer Call” to configure call transfer. Learn more in the Tool Calling Guide.

Managing Tools

Once you add functions, they appear as configurable tool cards:
ElementDescription
Tool NameIdentifier for the function (e.g., check_availability_of_slots)
Configure ButtonClick to set up the tool’s parameters and API connection
Delete ButtonRemove the tool from your agent

Use Cases

CRM Integration

Look up customer data during calls

Calendar Booking

Schedule appointments in real-time with Cal.com

Order Status

Check order information from your database

Payment Processing

Trigger payment flows securely

Knowledge Retrieval

Query external knowledge bases

Call Transfer

Route to human agents when needed

Next Steps