Create a tool

Build a new custom tool in the SeekrFlow Tool Library.

This guide walks through creating a tool in the SeekrFlow UI.

Create the tool

  1. Navigate to Agent Builder > Tool Library in the sidebar.
  2. Click Create Tool.
  3. Enter the tool details:
    • Tool Name – A unique name for the tool.
    • Configure Tools – Select the tool type:
      • File Search Tool – Retrieves results from files you have indexed in a vector store.
      • Web Search Tool – Retrieves results from live web sources.
  4. If using File Search Tool, configure the additional settings:
    • Select Vector Store – Choose the vector store the tool will search. You can select one vector store per File Search tool.
    • Tool Instructions – Describe what the tool does and when the agent should use it.
    • Search Parameters:
      • Top K – Number of results to retrieve (5–10 for precision, 20–50 for broader coverage).
      • Score Threshold – Minimum similarity score for returned results (0.7–0.9 for strict relevance, 0.2–0.5 for exploratory searches).
  5. If using Web Search Tool, enter:
    • Tool Instructions – Describe what the tool does and when the agent should use it.
  6. Click Create Tool.

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