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Agent.getTools()

The getTools() method retrieves the tools configured for an agent, resolving them if they’re a function. These tools extend the agent’s capabilities, allowing it to perform specific actions or access external systems.

Syntax

getTools({ runtimeContext = new RuntimeContext() }: { runtimeContext?: RuntimeContext } = {}): ToolsInput | Promise<ToolsInput>

Parameters


runtimeContext?:

RuntimeContext
Runtime context for dependency injection and contextual information.

Return Value

Returns a ToolsInput object or a Promise that resolves to a ToolsInput object containing the agent’s tools.

Description

The getTools() method is used to access the tools that an agent can use. It resolves the tools, which can be either directly provided as an object or returned from a function.

Tools are a key component of an agent’s capabilities, allowing it to:

  • Perform specific actions (like fetching data or making calculations)
  • Access external systems and APIs
  • Execute code or commands
  • Interact with databases or other services

Examples

Basic Usage

import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createTool } from "@mastra/core/tools";
import { openai } from '@ai-sdk/openai';
import { z } from "zod";
 
// Create tools using createTool
const addTool = createTool({
  id: "add",
  description: "Add two numbers",
  inputSchema: z.object({
    a: z.number().describe("First number"),
    b: z.number().describe("Second number")
  }),
  outputSchema: z.number(),
  execute: async ({ context }) => {
    return context.a + context.b;
  },
});
 
const multiplyTool = createTool({
  id: "multiply",
  description: "Multiply two numbers",
  inputSchema: z.object({
    a: z.number().describe("First number"),
    b: z.number().describe("Second number")
  }),
  outputSchema: z.number(),
  execute: async ({ context }) => {
    return context.a * context.b;
  },
});
 
// Create an agent with the tools
const agent = new Agent({
  name: "calculator",
  instructions: "You are a calculator assistant that can perform mathematical operations.",
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  tools: {
    add: addTool,
    multiply: multiplyTool,
  },
});
 
// Get the tools
const tools = await agent.getTools();
console.log(Object.keys(tools)); // ["add", "multiply"]

Using with RuntimeContext

import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createTool } from "@mastra/core/tools";
import { RuntimeContext } from "@mastra/core/runtime-context";
import { openai } from '@ai-sdk/openai';
import { z } from "zod";
 
// Create an agent with dynamic tools
const agent = new Agent({
  name: "weather-assistant",
  instructions: "You are a weather assistant that can provide weather information.",
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  tools: ({ runtimeContext }) => {
    // Get API key from runtime context
    const apiKey = runtimeContext.get("weatherApiKey");
    
    // Create a weather tool with the API key from context
    const weatherTool = createTool({
      id: "getWeather",
      description: "Get the current weather for a location",
      inputSchema: z.object({
        location: z.string().describe("City name")
      }),
      outputSchema: z.object({
        temperature: z.number(),
        conditions: z.string(),
        humidity: z.number(),
        windSpeed: z.number()
      }),
      execute: async ({ context }) => {
        // Use the API key from runtime context
        const response = await fetch(`https://api.weather.com/current?location=${context.location}&apiKey=${apiKey}`);
        return response.json();
      },
    });
    
    return {
      getWeather: weatherTool
    };
  },
});
 
// Create a runtime context with API key
const context = new RuntimeContext();
context.set("weatherApiKey", "your-api-key");
 
// Get the tools using the runtime context
const tools = await agent.getTools({ runtimeContext: context });
console.log(Object.keys(tools)); // ["getWeather"]
getInstructions()getModel()