DEFINITION

Tool use

Tool use in AI agents

Definition

The capability of an AI agent to take actions by calling external tools rather than just generating text. Essential for agents to move from prediction to action, enabling validation, execution, and real-world impact.

Examples in the Wild

  • Example 1:Search tool for retrieving up-to-date information
  • Example 2:Docker execution for validating generated code
  • Example 3:Vision LLM for verifying HTML/CSS rendering
  • Example 4:File system access for reading and writing code

See it in action

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