Custom Tools

8 pages in this section.

What Makes an Internal API a Good Agent Tool

Explains the properties (idempotency, clear errors, scoped access) that make an API safe to expose as an agent tool.

Python Custom Agent Tools Explainer Internal Api

Learn to build custom agent tools with 8 Python examples. Define schemas, call REST APIs, handle errors, and integrate tools into agent loops.

Python Custom Agent Tools Basics Custom

Wrapping a REST API as an Agent Tool

A recipe for turning an existing REST endpoint into a callable agent tool with schema, auth, and error mapping.

Python Custom Agent Tools Wrapping Rest

Web Search and Browsing Tools for Research Agents

Equip research agents with web search and browsing tools. Learn to configure scoped search, fetch URLs, and ensure citation-backed answers.

Python Custom Agent Tools Web Search

Code Execution Tools: Sandboxed Python and Shell Access

Python Custom Agent Tools Advanced Code

Database Query Tools: Read-Only vs Read-Write Access

Python Custom Agent Tools Advanced Database

Versioning and Deprecating Agent Tools Without Breaking Agents

Evolve agent tool schemas without breaking agents. Learn how to safely add, remove, or rename parameters and handle breaking changes with versioning strategies.

Python Custom Agent Tools List Cheatsheet

Custom Tools Best Practices

Learn ten best practices for designing internal agent tools, covering contract design, safety, power, and runtime hardening.

Python Custom Agent Tools Best Practices List

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