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Overview

Tools are the capabilities the agent uses in agent mode to actually do things. You control exactly which tools are available in Settings → Tools and Plugins.

Built-in tools

Toggle these on or off per your comfort level. Web is on by default; the rest are off until you enable them.

ToolTagWhat it does
Web/webBrowse and search the web
File System/filesRead and write local files and folders
Chrome/chromeControl the Chrome browser
Calendar/calendarRead and manage calendar events
Email/emailRead and send mail via Apple Mail
iMessage/imessageSend and read messages
Shell/shellRun shell commands
Code/codeExecute Python code

The agent shows each tool action before running it, so nothing touches your system or the network without your approval.

Sandboxing sensitive tools

The most powerful tools can be scoped with a Configure panel:

  • File System — allow/deny specific paths.
  • Shell — allow/block commands, set a working directory and environment.
  • Code — set the Python interpreter and permissions.

Use these to keep the agent inside safe boundaries.

Partner integrations

Connect third-party accounts via OAuth to give the agent access to your services:

  • Google — Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Maps
  • Slack
  • Notion

Connect them from the Partner Tools area in Settings → Tools and Plugins.

Extend with MCP

Need a capability that isn't built in? Add a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to plug in custom tools and data sources from any API or service. See MCP Servers.

  • Apps — pre-built workflows like Dictation and Slides
  • Skills — teach the agent how to use tools for your workflows