Configure a Tool

Server Configuration

The server block defines how the platform connects to your API:

Using Credentials

Instead of hardcoding API keys in headers, create a server credential and reference it:
The platform resolves the credential at runtime, injecting the token or signing the request automatically.

Async Execution

Tools can execute asynchronously — the call continues while the tool runs:
When async is true, the tool response arrives later and the assistant can use it in follow-up conversation.

Messages

Define messages to play to the caller during tool execution:

Next Steps

Test a Tool

Verify your tool works end-to-end

Server Credentials

Manage credential secrets