# Tools ## Description The Tools tab allows you to expand (or limit) what an agent can do by toggling optional capabilities—such as live **Web Search**, **MCP** data connections, **Code Interpreter**, **Image Generation**, **Screen Share**, and more. By enabling the right tools for each agent, you tailor its powers to the course’s needs while keeping the interface uncluttered for learners. ![](/images/tools.png) --- ## Target Audience **Administrator** --- ## Features #### Default Tools (Always On) - **Web Search** – queries the live internet for up‑to‑date information - **MCP** – connects to MCP server endpoints for proprietary data #### Optional Tool Toggles (examples) - **Code Interpreter** – run Python code and display graphs - **Image Generation** – create custom visuals from text prompts - **Screen Share** – let the agent view a shared browser tab for step‑by‑step guidance - **Human Support** – in‑chat ticket creation for extra help #### Instant Activation & Deactivation Flip a switch to grant or revoke tool access—**changes apply immediately** #### Per‑Agent Customization Each agent can have a **unique tool set**, optimizing capability without overwhelming users --- ## How to Use (step by step) #### Open the Tools Tab - Click the **agent’s name** at the top of the chat - From the dropdown, select **Tools** #### Review Default Tools - Note that **Web Search** and **MCP** are enabled by default #### Enable or Disable Tools - Locate a tool’s **toggle switch** - **On** → tool becomes available to learners immediately - **Off** → tool disappears from the agent’s capabilities #### Test a Newly Enabled Tool (Web Search examples) Ask in chat: - “Search the web for current stock prices of Nvidia.” - “What are the latest AI tools released this month?” - “Who is the current president of Mexico?” - “What’s the latest guidance on FA deadlines?” - “Compare tuition fees for online bachelor’s degrees in 2025.” - Confirm the agent returns **up‑to‑date answers** #### Adjust as Needed - Toggle additional tools **on or off anytime** to suit changing course requirements --- ## Pedagogical Use Cases #### Current‑Events Assignments Keep **Web Search** on so users can research live data (stock prices, policy changes) within the chat. #### Domain‑Specific Integrations Use **MCP** to pull proprietary datasets—e.g., hospital records for nursing courses—without exposing raw files to users. #### STEM Visualization Enable **Code Interpreter** for math or data‑science agents so learners can see plots of integrals, histograms, or regressions instantly. #### Creative Projects Turn on **Image Generation** for design classes, letting users prototype visuals directly in chat. #### Live Troubleshooting Activate **Screen Share** when learners need real‑time, context‑aware guidance on complex software or lab simulations. --- By selecting the right combination of tools, you empower each **Agentic OS** to deliver exactly the functionality your learners need—**no more, no less**.