Humanloop has announced the introduction of Tools, a feature designed to enhance the capabilities of language learning models (LLMs) by connecting them to various APIs, thus enabling access to private data and additional functionalities. This development allows LLMs to transcend their role as mere oracle-like completion engines, empowering them to act as agents capable of executing tasks through a series of function calls. By integrating Tools, developers can transform raw LLM outputs into specialized task-solving programs by incorporating additional context, such as semantic search in legal databases, and debugging in Humanloop’s playground. A tool is essentially a typed function call that can be used to provide memory to LLMs or enable AI agents to take specific actions, facilitating iterative improvement and system debugging. Humanloop's Tools, including the ability to connect to services like Google and Pinecone, aim to streamline AI system development while leaving room for future advancements and broader capabilities, as seen with OpenAI's GPT models.