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  2. Function calling (tool calling)

Glossary

Function calling (tool calling)

The model emits a structured request with a tool name and arguments, and your code runs it and returns the result. The model never executes anything itself.

Where it is explained

  • Function and tool callingTools and agents

See also

Terms explained in the same lessons.

  • Executor
  • Hosted tool
  • Strict mode
  • Tool definition
  • Idempotency key
  • JSON Schema
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