Custom Tools

What are Custom Tools?

Tools are capabilities that agents use to do work. Think of them as skills or functions the agent can perform.

Built-in Tools Available

Bulk File Editor

Edit multiple files at once

Great for: Large refactoring tasks

Bulk File Writer

Create multiple files simultaneously

Great for: Scaffolding projects

Bulk File Viewer

View multiple files efficiently

Great for: Reviewing code

Ask Human Tool

Request user input when needed

Great for: Clarifications

Think Tool

Internal reasoning and planning

Great for: Complex problem-solving

Integration Tools

Connect to external services

Great for: API integrations

Testing Subagents

Backend and frontend testing

Great for: Quality assurance

Image Subagent

Find and select images

Great for: Visual content

Agent Missing Required Tools

Issue: Agent can’t do something it should be able to do

Solutions:

1. Check tool selection
   - Did you enable the right tools?
   - Are all necessary tools included?

2. Review tool documentation
   - Understand what each tool does
   - Match tools to your needs

3. Ask agent directly
   - "What tools do you have available?"
   - "Can you [specific task]?"

Custom Tools vs Integrations

What’s the difference?

Custom Tools

Built into Emergent

• File operations
• Testing capabilities
• Search and analysis
• Internal workflows

Platform features

Integrations

External services

• Stripe, Twilio, etc.
• Third-party APIs
• Cloud services
• External platforms

Outside connections

Both work together!

• Custom agent uses tools (internal capabilities)
• Integration tools connect to external services
• Combined = powerful custom workflows

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