Tool Use

Intermediate

Letting an LLM call external functions/APIs to fetch data, compute, or take actions, improving reliability.

Full Definition

Letting an LLM call external functions/APIs to fetch data, compute, or take actions, improving reliability.

Keywords

function calling agents

Domains

Agents & Autonomy

Related Terms

Agent related to

A system that perceives state, selects actions, and pursues goals—often combining LLM reasoning with tools and memory.

 Autonomous Agent related to

System that independently pursues goals over time.

 Tool Invocation related to

Agent calls external tools dynamically.

 Planning Horizon related to

Number of steps considered in planning.

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