Tools Management - Convocore

Manage and configure tools specific to individual agents, providing granular control over functionality and ensuring each agent has exactly the capabilities it needs for its specific use case.

Agent-Specific Tools Overview

Focused Functionality

Configure tools specifically for each agent’s role and responsibilities

Granular Control

Fine-tune tool availability and behavior on a per-agent basis

Performance Optimization

Optimize agent performance by including only necessary tools

Security Isolation

Isolate sensitive functions to appropriate agents only

Tool Configuration Interface

Tool Library Management

View and manage all tools available to your agent, including workspace-wide tools and agent-specific custom functions.

Workspace Tools

Shared across all agents
Centrally managed
Consistent functionality
Bulk updates available
Organization-wide access

Agent-Specific Tools

Unique to this agent
Custom configurations
Specialized functionality
Independent versioning
Isolated testing

// Agent tool configuration structure
{
  "agent_id": "your-agent-id",
  "tools": [
    {
      "tool_id": "customer_lookup",
      "name": "Customer Lookup",
      "type": "workspace", // or "agent_specific"
      "enabled": true,
      "configuration": {
        "api_endpoint": "${CUSTOMER_API_URL}",
        "auth_token": "${CUSTOMER_API_KEY}",
        "timeout": 5000
      }
    }
  ]
}

Tool Assignment & Configuration

Knowledge Base Tools

Specialized tools for managing and querying your agent’s knowledge base with advanced search and content management capabilities.

Search Functions

Semantic Search

Vector-based similarity search
Context-aware retrieval
Multi-language support
Relevance scoring

Keyword Search

Traditional text matching
Boolean operators
Phrase matching
Wildcard support

Content Management

Document Operations

Add new documents
Update existing content
Delete outdated information
Bulk operations

Metadata Management

Tag assignment
Category organization
Custom attributes
Version tracking

// KB tool configuration
{
  "kb_tools": {
    "search_config": {
      "max_results": 5,
      "relevance_threshold": 0.7,
      "include_metadata": true,
      "search_types": ["semantic", "keyword"]
    },
    "content_management": {
      "auto_categorize": true,
      "quality_check": true,
      "duplicate_detection": true
    }
  }
}

Advanced Configuration

Security & Access Control

Authentication Methods

API Keys: Bearer token authentication
OAuth 2.0: Secure delegated access
JWT Tokens: Stateless authentication
Custom Headers: Proprietary auth schemes
Certificate-based: mTLS authentication

Access Permissions

Role-based Access: Function-level permissions
Rate Limiting: Usage throttling
IP Restrictions: Network-level security
Time-based Access: Scheduled availability
Audit Logging: Comprehensive activity tracking

// Security configuration example
{
  "security": {
    "authentication": {
      "type": "oauth2",
      "client_id": "${OAUTH_CLIENT_ID}",
      "client_secret": "${OAUTH_CLIENT_SECRET}",
      "scope": "read write"
    },
    "rate_limiting": {
      "requests_per_minute": 100,
      "burst_limit": 10
    },
    "access_control": {
      "allowed_ips": ["192.168.1.0/24"],
      "time_restrictions": {
        "allowed_hours": "09:00-17:00",
        "timezone": "UTC"
      }
    }
  }
}

Performance Optimization

{
  "caching": {
    "enabled": true,
    "strategy": "smart", // 'none', 'simple', 'smart'
    "ttl": 300, // Time to live in seconds
    "cache_key_pattern": "${function_name}_${param_hash}",
    "invalidation_triggers": [
      "data_update",
      "configuration_change"
    ]
  }
}

Cache Types

Memory Cache: Fast in-memory storage
Distributed Cache: Shared across instances
Persistent Cache: Disk-based storage
Smart Cache: AI-driven cache management

Cache Benefits

Reduced API calls
Faster response times
Lower costs
Improved reliability

Version Management

{
"version_control": {
"current_version": "2.1.0",
"available_versions": [
{
  "version": "2.1.0",
  "status": "active",
  "release_date": "2024-01-15",
  "changelog": "Added new parameter validation"
},
{
  "version": "2.0.1",
  "status": "deprecated",
  "release_date": "2023-12-10",
  "changelog": "Bug fixes and performance improvements"
}
],
"rollback_enabled": true,
"auto_update": false
}
}

Version Features

Semantic Versioning: Clear version numbering
Backward Compatibility: Legacy support
Migration Tools: Automated upgrades
Testing Environments: Safe version testing

Deployment Control

Staged Rollouts: Gradual deployment
Canary Releases: Limited testing
Rollback Capability: Quick reversion
Feature Flags: Selective activation

Best Practices

Tool Selection Strategy

Choosing the Right Tools:

Align with agent’s specific purpose
Consider user experience impact
Evaluate performance requirements
Assess security implications

Tool Portfolio Management:

Regular usage review
Performance monitoring
Cost-benefit analysis
User feedback integration

Security Best Practices

Access Control:

Principle of least privilege
Regular permission audits
Strong authentication methods
Comprehensive logging

Data Protection:

Encrypt sensitive parameters
Validate all inputs
Sanitize outputs
Secure credential storage

Performance Optimization

Efficiency Guidelines:

Enable intelligent caching
Monitor response times
Optimize API calls
Implement retry logic

Resource Management:

Set appropriate timeouts
Limit concurrent executions
Monitor resource usage
Plan for scale

Maintenance Procedures

Regular Maintenance:

Update tool configurations
Monitor performance metrics
Review error logs
Test functionality

Continuous Improvement:

User feedback integration
Performance optimization
Security updates
Feature enhancements

What’s Next?

Functions & Integrations

Explore broader integration options and workspace-wide function management

Canvas Tools

Learn how to integrate tools with visual workflow design

API Management

Programmatically manage tools using our comprehensive REST API

Analytics Dashboard

Monitor tool performance and optimize based on usage analytics

​Agent-Specific Tools Overview

Focused Functionality

Granular Control

Performance Optimization

Security Isolation

​Tool Configuration Interface

​Advanced Configuration

​Best Practices

Tool Selection Strategy

Security Best Practices

Performance Optimization

Maintenance Procedures

​What’s Next?

Functions & Integrations

Canvas Tools

API Management

Analytics Dashboard

Agent-Specific Tools Overview

Tool Configuration Interface

Advanced Configuration

Best Practices

What’s Next?