> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.peoplelogic.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.peoplelogic.dev/guides/getting-started-with-the-talent-agent-sdk/giving-your-agents-tools.md). # Giving your agents Tools Tools (or previously called Functions in the LLMs) are critical to giving your agents access to the information they need to execute the tasks you give them. Some examples might include: * Searching the web * Talking to your HRIS * Generating a PDF Tools are powerful because they allow you to expand what the LLM knows leveraging code and talking to your own systems via APIs. As part of the SDK, we have provided common tools for working with Word, PDF and other common file formats. We also have provided [built-in talent agents and tools](/guides/getting-started-with-the-talent-agent-sdk/built-in-talent-agents.md) for working with your HRIS and other common talent workflows. Let's take a look at how to build a simple tool. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.peoplelogic.dev/guides/getting-started-with-the-talent-agent-sdk/giving-your-agents-tools.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.