# Function Calling

The Function Calling AI Agent is a tool designed to interact with external APIs based on defined criteria. It offers flexibility in configuring API requests, including HTTP methods, request bodies, and headers.

### **How To Use It**

1. **Access AI Agents:** Navigate to the AI Agents section within the platform.

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2. **Select Agent:** Choose the "Function Calling" agent from the available options.

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3. **Deploy Agent:** Click the "Deploy" button to initiate the agent creation process.
4. **Agent Configuration:**

   * **Agent Name:** Assign a unique identifier or descriptive name (e.g., "API Connector").
   * **Prompt Description:** Briefly outline the agent's purpose (e.g., "Connects to external APIs when user asks to book a meeting").
   * **AI Criteria:** Define conditions or events that trigger the agent's activation.

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5. **API Configuration**
   1. **API Endpoint:** Specify the target API's URL.
   2. **HTTP Method:** Select the appropriate HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE).
   3. **Request Body:** Construct the request body using the provided format options (JSON, XML, etc.).
   4. **Headers:** Define custom headers for the request.
   5. **Query Parameters:** Add query parameters to the URL.
   6. **Test Request:** Validate the API configuration by sending a test request.

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6. **Execution**
   1. **Trigger Activation:** When the defined AI criteria are met, the agent is activated.
   2. **API Call:** The agent sends the configured API request to the specified endpoint.
   3. **Response Handling:** The agent processes the API response based on predefined rules or user-defined actions.


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