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Overview

Tools allow your AI agent to perform specific operations or integrate with external systems.
Once created, these tools can be invoked by Actions to execute tasks, fetch data, or interact with third-party APIs. You can use tools to:
  • Fetch data from external APIs.
  • Trigger workflows in other systems.
  • Perform backend logic before returning results to the chat.
  • Extend your AI agent’s capabilities beyond basic responses.

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Creating a Tool

  1. Navigate to AI Agent → Tools in the CometChat dashboard.
  2. Click Create Tool.
You will see the following fields:

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Display Name

A human-friendly name shown in the UI.
Example: Zendesk Ticket Creator

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Execution Text

A brief command or instruction for the AI to run when invoking this tool.
Example: Create a Zendesk support ticket using the provided details.

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Name

A unique identifier for the tool. This name is critical:
  • It must match exactly when used in an Action’s Parameters as the <parameterName>.
  • Use lowercase with underscores for consistency.
    Example: zendesk_ticket_creator

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Linking Tools with Actions

When you define an Action that uses this tool, its Parameters JSON schema must include a key matching the tool’s Name. Example: 
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "zendesk_ticket_creator": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Details required to create the ticket"
    }
  }
}
This ensures that the Action passes the correct input to the intended tool.

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Best Practices

  • Name consistency is crucial – mismatch between Tool Name and Action parameter key will break the link.
  • Keep execution text concise – so the AI can easily understand the intended operation.
  • Use descriptive display names – helpful for dashboard management.
  • Document tool requirements – specify what input format or authentication is needed.
  • Test after creation – trigger an Action that calls the tool to ensure it works end-to-end.