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Think Tool

The Think Tool is a simple helper that lets an AI agent pause, organize its thoughts, and work through a problem one step at a time. It’s like a whiteboard for the AI’s internal reasoning, helping it produce clearer, more accurate answers.

How it Works

When you use the Think Tool, you give it a short description of what you want the AI to think about and a name for the tool. The AI then writes out its reasoning chain—step by step, or “thinking out loud”—and the tool simply returns that text unchanged. The tool does not reach out to any external services, databases, or APIs; it only stores and echoes the AI’s internal thoughts.

Inputs

  • Tool Description: A clear, detailed, and instructive description that tells the AI what it should think about. This text is crucial because the AI uses it to understand the purpose, when to use the tool, how to use it, and its limitations.
  • Tool Name: The name you want to give to this instance of the tool. It can be anything that helps you identify it later in your workflow.

Outputs

  • Tool: The output is a Tool object created by the build_tool method. It contains the AI’s step‑by‑step thoughts exactly as they were entered, ready to be used by other components or displayed to the user.

Usage Example

  1. Add the Think Tool to your workflow.
  2. Set the Tool Name to “Problem Decomposer”.
  3. Write a Tool Description such as:

    “Use this tool to break down a complex question into smaller, manageable parts. Think step‑by‑step, list each sub‑question, and consider possible answers before giving a final response.”

  4. Run the workflow. The AI will output its reasoning chain, which you can then feed into another component (e.g., a Decision Tool) or display to the user.
  • Action Tool – Executes commands or calls external APIs.
  • Data Retrieval Tool – Pulls information from databases or web services.
  • Decision Tool – Chooses the best action based on inputs and conditions.

Tips and Best Practices

  • Write a detailed Tool Description: The clearer the description, the better the AI’s reasoning.
  • Use it for complex or multi‑step questions: It’s most helpful when the answer requires breaking down the problem.
  • Keep it internal: Remember that the Think Tool does not access external data; it only records the AI’s thoughts.

Security Considerations

The Think Tool does not interact with external systems or store sensitive data beyond the AI’s internal reasoning. However, always review the AI’s output before using it in production to ensure it does not reveal confidential information.