Create the tool
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.
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).
If using Web Search Tool, enter:
- Tool Instructions – Describe what the tool does and when the agent should use it.
Next steps
- Manage tools – View, edit, clone, and delete tools
- Create an agent – Add your tool to an agent