Convex Agents Tools

To enable agents to call external APIs and database operations, you define tools with a description, argument schema, and handler, then attach them to the agent for autonomous execution. This allows controlled, auditable interactions in automated workflows.

You configure autonomous tool calling by wiring tool definitions into the agent and enabling automatic calls. This supports iterative tasks and multi-step operation chaining across services with necessary guardrails and logging.

The best way to orchestrate multi-step workflows is by defining tools that wrap external functions and APIs, then chaining them through agent configuration. This approach applies guardrails and logging to maintain reliability and security.

Yes, Convex supports creating custom tools using createTool to instantiate definitions with clear descriptions and input schemas. You attach these tools to agents to enable controlled, reproducible actions like fetching data or performing operations.

Requirements for defining tools include specifying a clear description, an argument schema for inputs, and a handler to execute actions. This ensures agents can perform controlled and auditable interactions in automated workflows.

Using tool definitions instead of direct API calls ensures controlled, reproducible, and auditable interactions. It allows agents to autonomously fetch data or perform actions safely within configured guardrails and logging.