Glossary

Tool Capability

A specific action, function, or operational feature exposed by an external tool for an AI agent or system to execute.

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Related terms

Tool Descriptor

A standardized metadata record describing a tool's capabilities, input parameters, and execution schema.

Tool Manifest

A document or file that specifies an external tool's metadata, available functions, and invocation requirements.

Tool Adapter

A software component that translates interface calls between external tools and an AI system for standardized execution.

Tool Endpoint

A network address or API interface through which an AI system invokes a specific external tool or capability.

Capability Binding

The process of associating a declared capability with a specific tool, service, or implementation so it can be invoked by compatible systems.

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