Overview
TeamAI allows you to extend your AI assistants' capabilities by integrating both built-in and custom tools. These tools enable your assistants to retrieve information or take actions outside of the core AI system, such as browsing the web, generating images, or connecting to third-party services.
Learning Objectives:
Create and configure assistants with built-in tools
Understand the capabilities of custom tools
Publish enhanced assistants for team use
Prerequisites
You'll Need:
Access to your workspace
Permissions to create assistants
Clear understanding of desired assistant functionality
Creating a New Assistant
Navigate to the assistants management interface in your workspace
Access your TeamAI workspace (https://[your-custom-subdomain].teamai.com/assistants)
Locate and click the option to create a new category (for organizational purposes)
Within your category, click to create a new assistant
Provide a descriptive title and select the appropriate category
Result: A new assistant will be created in your specified category.
Adding Built-in Tools
Access the assistant configuration section
In the assistant settings, locate the tools section
Review the list of available built-in tools
Select the appropriate built-in tools
Choose tools that match your assistant's purpose (e.g., web browsing, image generation)
For example, to create an image generation assistant, select the DALL-E 3 tool
Tip: Built-in tools require no additional setup beyond selection and can immediately enhance your assistant's capabilities.
Integrate Custom Tools
Add existing custom tools
If you have custom tools already configured, make them available to your assistant
Custom tools allow access to third-party APIs and specialized functionality
Select custom tools for your assistant
During assistant configuration, choose the desired custom tools
You can integrate multiple tools to expand your assistant's capabilities
Note: You can create multiple custom tools based on your selected plan.
Warning: Ensure custom tools are properly configured before publishing your assistant.
Publish Your Assistant
Review and finalize configuration
Ensure all desired tools are properly integrated
Verify assistant settings are complete
Click the "Publish" button
This makes your assistant available for your team to use
The assistant will now have all the enhanced capabilities you've configured
Result: Team members can interact with the assistant and leverage its capabilities provided by both built-in and custom tools.
Best Practices
Choose tools purposefully: Select only the tools that directly contribute to your assistant's primary function.
Test thoroughly: Before publishing, test all tool integrations to ensure they work as expected.
Document capabilities: Provide clear information to your team about what the assistant can do.
Review permissions: Ensure the assistant has appropriate access levels for its intended use.
Common Questions
Q: How many custom tools can I create?
A: The number depends on your selected plan. Check your plan details for specific limits.
Q: Can I modify tools after publishing my assistant?
A: Yes, but you'll need to republish your assistant for the changes to take effect.
Q: Can I use both built-in and custom tools in one assistant?
A: Yes, you can combine multiple tools to create versatile assistants.