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Tools

Enhance ElevenLabs agents with custom functionalities and external integrations.
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Empower your assistant to trigger client-side operations.

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Tools allow ElevenLabs agents to perform actions beyond generating text responses. They enable agents to interact with external systems, execute custom logic, or access specific functionalities during a conversation. This allows for richer, more capable interactions tailored to specific use cases.

ElevenLabs Agents supports the following kinds of tools:

Client Tools

Tools executed directly on the client-side application (e.g., web browser, mobile app).

Server Tools

Custom tools executed on your server-side infrastructure via API calls.

MCP Tools

Model Context Protocol servers that provide tools and resources to agents.

System Tools

Built-in tools provided by the platform for common actions.

Tool Features

Tool Call Sounds

Add ambient audio during tool execution to enhance user experience.