> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.utari.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Configure Worker Tools
> Learn how to activate, configure, and customize tools to enhance your Utari workers' capabilities and optimize performance for specific tasks.
## Overview
This guide explains how to effectively use Utari worker tools to enhance your agents' capabilities. Tools give workers the ability to perform specific actions like searching the web, creating documents, generating images, and more. You'll learn how to strategically activate and configure tools for optimal performance.
## Understanding Tools
Tools are capabilities that extend what your workers can do. Each tool serves a specific purpose and adds functionality to your agent's workflow.
**Important**: Don't enable all tools by default. Too many tools can impact performance by consuming context space and potentially reducing output quality. Only activate tools that are directly relevant to your worker's primary tasks.
## Accessing Tool Configuration
Navigate to [Workers](https://utari.ai/dashboard) and select the worker you want to configure.
Click on the **Tools** tab in the worker's configuration panel.
Browse through the list of available tools. Each tool includes a description of its capabilities and use cases.
## Activating Tools
Before activating tools, determine your worker's primary purpose:
* **Content Creation**: Document creator, presentation creator, spreadsheet tools
* **Research**: Web search, web fetch, knowledge base
* **Visual Content**: Image generation, image editing, visual tools
* **Analysis**: Data processing, spreadsheet analysis
* **Communication**: Email tools, messaging integrations
Click the checkbox next to each tool you want to activate for this worker.
Your selections are automatically saved. The worker can now use these tools during execution.
## Customizing Tool Options
Many tools have multiple capabilities that can be individually enabled or disabled.
Click on **Enable tools** or the settings icon next to a specific tool.
You'll see a list of specific capabilities for that tool. For example, a document tool might have 6 different options for various document operations.
Deselect any capabilities you don't want this worker to use. This helps maintain focus and reduce context usage.
Click outside the settings panel or on a save button to apply your customization.
Limiting tools to only the capabilities you need helps your worker perform more efficiently and stay focused on its primary tasks.
## Essential Tools by Use Case
### Content Creation Workers
Create and edit documents like Google Docs, Word files, and text documents
Access SOPs, guidelines, and reference materials during content creation
Accept and process images, PDFs, and other resources from users
Research topics and gather current information for content
### Research & Analysis Workers
Search the internet for information and sources
Retrieve and analyze content from specific URLs
Query internal documentation and knowledge repositories
Analyze data and create reports
### Visual Content Workers
Create original images using AI
Modify and enhance existing images
Build visual presentations and slide decks
Accept images and visual assets for processing
### General Purpose Workers
Essential for accessing organizational knowledge
Create various document types as needed
Accept user-provided files and resources
Supplement knowledge with current information
## Recommended Core Tools
These tools are recommended for most workers:
**Why enable**: Allows workers to access your SOPs, style guides, and proprietary information.
**Use cases**:
* Referencing company guidelines
* Following established procedures
* Maintaining brand consistency
* Accessing training materials
**Why enable**: Enables workers to create professional documents in various formats.
**Use cases**:
* Creating reports and proposals
* Generating documentation
* Building templates
* Drafting correspondence
**Why enable**: Allows workers to accept and process files from users.
**Use cases**:
* Processing uploaded images
* Analyzing documents
* Working with reference materials
* Incorporating user-provided assets
**Why enable**: Provides access to current information beyond the AI's training data.
**Use cases**:
* Researching recent developments
* Fact-checking information
* Finding current examples
* Gathering competitive intelligence
## Tool Configuration Best Practices
Only enable tools that directly support the worker's primary function. Fewer tools = better focus and performance.
After enabling tools, test your worker with realistic prompts to ensure it uses tools appropriately.
Read each tool's description carefully to understand its capabilities and limitations.
Don't just enable entire tools—customize specific capabilities within each tool for precision.
Observe which tools your worker actually uses and disable those that go unused.
As your worker's role evolves, revisit tool configuration to add or remove capabilities.
## Common Tool Combinations
### Marketing Content Worker
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✓ Knowledge Base (brand guidelines, style guide)
✓ Document Creator (content drafts)
✓ Web Search (research and trends)
✓ Image Generation (visual assets)
✓ Upload Files (brand assets)
```
### Customer Support Worker
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✓ Knowledge Base (help docs, FAQs)
✓ Web Search (troubleshooting)
✓ Document Creator (support responses)
✓ Upload Files (screenshots, logs)
```
### Data Analysis Worker
```text theme={null}
✓ Spreadsheet Tools (data processing)
✓ Web Search (data sources)
✓ Document Creator (reports)
✓ Upload Files (data files)
✓ Knowledge Base (analysis frameworks)
```
### Social Media Worker
```text theme={null}
✓ Knowledge Base (brand voice, guidelines)
✓ Image Generation (post graphics)
✓ Web Search (trending topics)
✓ Document Creator (content calendar)
```
## Exploring Individual Tools
For detailed information about specific tools, we have comprehensive guides for each:
Search and retrieve web information
Generate and edit images
Create various document types
Access internal knowledge
Work with data and calculations
Create slide decks and presentations
Check our individual tool documentation to understand the full capabilities and best practices for each tool.
## Troubleshooting
Try:
* Being more explicit in your prompt about which tool to use
* Checking that the tool is actually checked/enabled
* Verifying the tool is appropriate for the requested task
* Reviewing tool-specific documentation for proper usage
Consider:
* Reducing the number of enabled tools
* Disabling unused tool capabilities
* Checking if too many tools are competing for context space
* Simplifying your worker's configuration
Ensure:
* Changes are properly saved before navigating away
* You have proper permissions to modify worker configuration
* Browser is not blocking the save action
* Try refreshing and reconfiguring
Check:
* Your subscription plan includes that tool
* The tool is available in your region
* You're looking in the correct worker's tool settings
* Contact support if a tool seems missing
## Summary
You've successfully learned how to:
Access and navigate tool configuration for workers
Strategically select tools based on worker purpose
Customize individual tool capabilities for optimal performance
Apply best practices for tool selection and configuration
Identify essential tool combinations for common use cases
By thoughtfully configuring your worker's tools, you'll create more focused, efficient agents that excel at their specific tasks. Remember to review and optimize tool selection as your workflows evolve.
## Next Steps
Deep dive into each tool's specific capabilities
Connect third-party apps to extend functionality
Enhance workers with SOPs and documentation
Automate worker execution with triggers