Tool Calling via REST API: A Step-by-Step Guide

2025-07-13
Tool Calling via REST API: A Step-by-Step Guide

This article demonstrates how to call tools via a REST API, enabling interaction between an LLM and external tools. Using the query "Do you have AirPods Pro in stock?" as an example, it outlines a two-step process: sending the prompt and tool definitions to the LLM provider's endpoint, and then receiving the LLM's response with the tool call. This showcases how LLMs can leverage external tools to expand their capabilities and handle more complex tasks.

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