Agent Tools

Agent Tools #

Your AI agents have access to a powerful suite of tools that enable them to interact with the web, process data, generate content, and communicate with external services. Each tool expands what your agent can accomplish in your playbooks.

Web & Information Gathering #

Search Google to find current information and answers from across the web

The web search tool allows your agent to query Google and retrieve current information from across the internet. This is perfect for:

  • Finding recent news and developments
  • Researching current market conditions
  • Gathering factual information
  • Staying up-to-date with latest trends

Perplexity #

Get comprehensive answers to questions using Perplexity’s AI search engine

Perplexity provides AI-powered search that synthesizes information from multiple sources to give comprehensive, well-researched answers. Use this when you need:

  • In-depth analysis of complex topics
  • Synthesized information from multiple sources
  • Academic or research-quality responses
  • Fact-checked information with citations

Web Browsing #

Extract and read content from any webpage or website

The web browsing tool enables your agent to visit specific URLs and extract their content. This is useful for:

  • Reading articles, blog posts, or documentation
  • Extracting data from specific web pages
  • Monitoring website changes
  • Gathering information from company websites
  • Converting web content to readable markdown format
  • Downloading files (PDFs, images, data files)

Content Creation #

Generate Image #

Create custom images from text descriptions using Flux AI

Generate high-quality images from detailed text descriptions. The image generation tool can create:

  • Marketing materials and graphics
  • Illustrations for presentations
  • Social media content
  • Concept art and visualizations

Generate Speech #

Convert text into natural-sounding speech audio

Transform written content into high-quality audio files. This tool is perfect for:

  • Creating podcast content
  • Generating voiceovers for videos
  • Making content accessible
  • Creating audio summaries

Development & Automation #

Run Code #

Execute Python or Bash code in a secure sandbox environment

Your agent can write and execute code to perform complex calculations, data processing, and automation tasks. This includes:

  • Data analysis and visualization
  • File processing and manipulation
  • API integrations
  • Web scraping and automation

Media Processing #

Transcribe #

Convert audio and video files into accurate text transcripts

Transform audio and video content into searchable, editable text. This tool can:

  • Transcribe meeting recordings
  • Convert podcasts to blog posts
  • Create subtitles for videos
  • Extract quotes from interviews

YouTube #

Extract and transcribe content from YouTube videos

Specifically designed for YouTube content, this tool can:

  • Transcribe YouTube videos
  • Extract key information from video content
  • Summarize video presentations
  • Convert video tutorials to written guides

Communication #

Email #

Send emails directly to you with results or updates

Your agent can send you email notifications with results, summaries, or important updates. Use this for:

  • Automated reporting with attached documents
  • Alert notifications
  • Sharing generated content and files
  • Status updates on long-running tasks
  • Delivering processed data or visualizations

X/Twitter #

Discover what’s currently trending on Twitter/X

Stay informed about current trends and conversations on Twitter/X. This tool helps with:

  • Social media monitoring
  • Trend analysis
  • Content inspiration
  • Market sentiment tracking

Best Practices #

Combining Tools #

The real power of these tools comes from combining them effectively in your playbooks. For example:

  • Use Web Search to find information, then Generate Image to create a visual summary
  • Transcribe Audio from a meeting, then Email the summary to participants
  • Run Code to analyze data, then Generate Speech to create an audio report
  • Web Scraping to gather content from multiple sites
  • Python to process and visualize it
  • then Email a summary

Error Handling #

Your agents are designed to handle errors gracefully and will often try alternative approaches if one tool fails. You can also specify fallback strategies in your playbooks.

Getting Started #

To use these tools in your playbooks, simply describe what you want to accomplish in natural language. Your agent will automatically select and use the appropriate tools to complete the task.

Example playbook snippet:

Search for the latest trends in sustainable packaging,
create a summary report with key findings,
generate an infographic visualization,
and email the results to me.

This would automatically use Web Search, content synthesis, Generate Image, and Email tools to complete the entire workflow.