1. Overview and Tool List
The main “Tools” page displays the full inventory of available capabilities on your instance.List organization
Tools are grouped by origin:- Global / Native Tools: The 8 core tools provided by LightOn (e.g.,
code_execution,web_search,document_search) - MCP Tools: Tools connected via external MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers (e.g., Zendesk connectors, Mail, etc.)
Quick indicators
For each tool, two key columns indicate its status:- Included in routing: (Green check) Indicates whether the agent is allowed to choose this tool on its own
- User selectable: (Green check) Indicates whether the end user can manually force the use of this tool in the chat interface
Filters
A right-side panel allows you to filter the list by name, by company, or by properties (e.g., show only tools marked as “Included in routing”).2. Configuring a Native Tool
By clicking on a tool name (e.g.,document_search), you access its detailed configuration. These settings define how and when the tool can be used.
A. Basic settings and constraints
- Require document: Defines whether the tool requires a document to be uploaded by the user in order to work (e.g.,
Truefor document analysis) - Accepted file types: Lists the file extensions supported by this tool (e.g.,
pdf,ppt,docx,md,jp)
B. Activation rules (Routing & Selection)
Three checkboxes determine the tool’s accessibility:- Included in routing: If checked, the model (“the brain”) can autonomously decide to use this tool to answer a question
- User selectable: If checked, the tool will appear in the user interface, allowing the user to explicitly select it
- Enabled by default: If checked, the tool will be enabled by default in new chat settings (Chat Settings)
C. Sequencing policy (Policy)
This advanced section controls tool chaining (“What is the agent allowed to do after using this tool?”):- Allowed Tools: Whitelist of tools allowed to run after this one
- Disallowed Tools: Blacklist of tools forbidden after this one
- Should Exit Reasoning: Forces the agent to stop reasoning and generate a final response after running this tool
3. List of Standard Native Tools
Here are the main native tools you can administer:| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| web_search | Allows the agent to search for real-time information on the Internet. |
| document_search | Semantic search within documents uploaded by the user. |
| document_analysis | In-depth analysis and full reading of files. |
| code_execution | Generates and executes code (often Python) for complex calculations or data processing. |
| adaptive_clarification | Allows the agent to ask the user questions to clarify an unclear request. |
| in_context | Uses the immediate context of the conversation. |
| vision_document_search | Specialized search for documents containing images or visual elements. |