What are Built-in Tools?
When your AI teammate runs in Autonomous reasoning mode, they have access to a set of built-in tools. These tools let your AI teammate search knowledge, manage files, browse the web, plan complex tasks, and more.Built-in tools are only available in Autonomous reasoning mode. Switch your AI teammate’s reasoning mode in Settings → Reasoning.
Available Tools
Knowledge & Research
Your AI teammate can search their training data and capture web pages:File Operations
When your AI teammate has access to a Workspace, they can create and manage files:Planning
For complex tasks, your AI teammate can create structured plans and execute them step by step:Plans always require your approval before your AI teammate starts executing. This gives you a chance to review, modify, or reject the approach.
Communication
Your AI teammate can interact with users and other AI teammates:Code Execution
When your AI teammate has access to a Workspace and Code Sandbox is enabled, they can run code and shell commands:Automation
Your AI teammate can set up tasks that run on a schedule:Reasoning
Your AI teammate has an internal thinking tool:Tool Approval Levels
Built-in tools have approval levels that control when your AI teammate needs permission or visitor input:Best Practices
- Use Autonomous reasoning mode for tasks that require multiple tools (research + writing, reading + editing)
- Let your AI teammate create plans for complex multi-step tasks — review the plan before approving
- The Ask User tool is great for gathering requirements before your AI teammate starts working
- Use Schedule Task for automated monitoring, reporting, or maintenance workflows
Next Steps
Workspaces
Learn about your AI teammate’s sandbox file system
Training Your AI teammate
Teach your AI teammate what they need to know
Technical Reference
Detailed parameter schemas for developers