Tool Use (Function Calling)

Entity Type: Glossary ID: tool-use

Definition: The ability of AI models, particularly language models, to interact with external tools, APIs, and systems to extend their capabilities beyond text generation. Also known as function calling, this enables models to perform actions like web searches, database queries, mathematical calculations, code execution, and API interactions. Tool use is fundamental to building AI agents that can operate in real-world environments and access up-to-date information or perform specialized tasks.

Related Terms: - function-calling - api-integration - ai-agents - external-tools - augmented-language-models

Source Urls: - https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.04761 - https://platform.openai.com/docs/guides/function-calling - https://python.langchain.com/docs/modules/agents/tools/

Tags: - tool-use - api - function-calling - agent-capabilities

Status: active

Version: 1.0.0

Created At: 2025-09-10

Last Updated: 2025-09-10