# Tools

The Tools section enables you to create specialized utilities that extend your platform's capabilities through AI-powered processing and external API integrations, providing custom functionalities for enhanced workflow automation.

## Tools Dashboard

The main dashboard displays all created tools in a card-based layout:

* **Tool Name:** Unique identifier for each tool.
* **Tool Type:** GPT Tools (AI-powered) or API Tools (external integrations).
* **Owner:** Creator or team responsible for tool management.
* **Description:** Brief explanation of the tool's purpose and functionality.
* **Tags:** Organizational labels for categorizing tools.

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## Types of Tools

Angoor.ai supports two distinct tool types, each serving different purposes in your automation workflows:

1. **GPT Tools:** AI-powered utilities that leverage language models to process, analyze, and generate content based on your specific business requirements.
2. **API Tools:** External integration utilities that connect third-party services and APIs to your angoor.ai workflows, enabling data exchange and action automation.


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