> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.thena.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Agent Tools

> Extend agent capabilities with custom tools and integrations

# Agent Tools

Tools are modular components that extend an agent's capabilities, allowing them to perform specific actions or access external services. They form the foundation of agent functionality and can be combined to create powerful automation workflows.

## Understanding Tools

<Info>
  Tools are self-contained modules that provide specific functionality to agents. They can range from simple utility functions to complex integrations with external services.
</Info>

## Tool Categories

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Core Tools" icon="screwdriver">
    Essential tools included with every agent:

    * Text processing
    * Data validation
    * Basic calculations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integration Tools" icon="plug">
    Connect with external services:

    * API clients
    * Database connectors
    * Service adapters
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Tools" icon="wand-magic-sparkles">
    Build your own tools:

    * Domain-specific functions
    * Business logic
    * Custom workflows
  </Card>

  <Card title="Utility Tools" icon="toolbox">
    Helper functions and utilities:

    * File operations
    * Data transformation
    * Formatting
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Tool Architecture

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Tool Interface">
    * Input/Output specifications
    * Parameter definitions
    * Error handling
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Execution Context">
    * Runtime environment
    * Security context
    * Resource limits
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Integration Points">
    * API endpoints
    * Event handlers
    * Callback mechanisms
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Explore Available Tools">
    Browse the tool catalog to understand available capabilities
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Tools">
    Set up and configure tools for your agent
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test Integration">
    Verify tool functionality in your agent's context
  </Step>

  <Step title="Monitor Usage">
    Track tool performance and usage patterns
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next Steps

* [Creating Tools](creating-tools)
* [Managing Tools](managing-tools)
* [Tool Best Practices](tool-best-practices)