Comprehensive guide to all AI tools available in mixus. These tools extend AI capabilities with real-time data access, file processing, integrations, and specialized functions to enhance your conversations and workflows.

Overview

mixus provides a comprehensive toolkit that enables AI models to interact with external systems, process files, access real-time information, and perform specialized tasks. All tools are accessible through natural language commands in chats and can be used by AI agents for automation.

How to Use Tools

Tools are automatically invoked by AI models when needed for your requests:

Natural Language Tool Usage

# Web search tool
"What's the latest news about artificial intelligence?"

# File analysis tool
"Analyze this spreadsheet and summarize the trends"

# Integration tool
"Check my latest emails and summarize them"

# Code generation tool
"Write a Python function to calculate compound interest"

You can also explicitly request specific tools:

Explicit Tool Requests

# Direct tool invocation
"Use the web search tool to find information about quantum computing"

# Multiple tool usage
"Search for recent AI papers and save the results to my knowledge base"

Core Tools

Web Search & Information Access

Web Search

Purpose: Access real-time information from the internet
Best for: Current events, research, fact-checking, market data

Search Chat History

Purpose: Search through conversation history and documents for relevant information
Best for: Knowledge continuity, agent performance tracking, KPI monitoring, pattern recognition

Web Search Examples

# Current information
"What's the current stock price of Tesla?"

# Research queries  
"Find recent studies on remote work productivity"

# News and updates
"What are the latest developments in AI regulation?"

# Comparison shopping
"Compare prices for MacBook Pro M3 across retailers"

Capabilities:

Real-time web search across millions of sources
News aggregation and filtering
Academic paper discovery
Product and price comparison
Technical documentation lookup

Knowledge Base Search

Purpose: Search through your personal and team knowledge bases
Best for: Finding previously saved information, team knowledge, project history

Knowledge Base Examples

# Personal knowledge
"Find my notes about the client meeting last month"

# Team knowledge  
"Search our knowledge base for API integration examples"

# Project history
"What decisions did we make about the database architecture?"

Capabilities:

Semantic search across saved documents
Personal and team knowledge bases
Project-specific information retrieval
Historical conversation search

File Processing & Analysis

Document Analysis

Purpose: Process and analyze documents in 19+ formats including PDFs, Office documents, images, HTML, and text files
Best for: Document summarization, content extraction, format conversion

Private BetaThis feature is currently in private beta. Request access with your use case and account details.

Document Analysis Examples

# Document analysis
"Summarize this quarterly report and highlight key metrics"

# Contract review
"Analyze this contract and identify potential risks"

# Research paper processing
"Extract the methodology and conclusions from this paper"

# Presentation analysis
"Convert this PowerPoint to a structured outline"

Capabilities:

Multi-format document text extraction and analysis (19+ file types)
Word document processing
PowerPoint content extraction
Contract and legal document analysis
Multi-language document support

Spreadsheet Processing

Purpose: Analyze Excel files, CSV data, and perform calculations
Best for: Data analysis, financial modeling, report generation

Spreadsheet Examples

# Data analysis
"Analyze this sales data and identify trends"

# Financial calculations
"Calculate the ROI for each marketing campaign in this sheet"

# Report generation
"Create a summary report from this customer data"

# Data visualization suggestions
"What charts would best represent this data?"

Capabilities:

Excel (.xlsx, .xls) file processing
CSV data analysis
Financial calculations and modeling
Statistical analysis
Chart and visualization recommendations

Image Analysis

Purpose: Analyze images, extract text, identify objects and scenes
Best for: Visual content analysis, OCR, accessibility, content moderation

Private BetaThis feature is currently in private beta. Request access with your use case and account details.

Image Analysis Examples

# Text extraction (OCR)
"Extract all text from this screenshot"

# Visual description
"Describe what's happening in this image"

# Data chart analysis
"Read the values from this bar chart"

# Product analysis
"Identify the brand and model of this device"

Capabilities:

Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
Object and scene detection
Chart and graph data extraction
Accessibility descriptions
Content analysis and moderation

Code & Development Tools

Code Generation

Purpose: Generate, review, and debug code in multiple languages
Best for: Programming assistance, code review, debugging, documentation

Code Generation Examples

# Function generation
"Write a Python function to validate email addresses"

# Code review
"Review this JavaScript code for potential security issues"

# Debugging help
"Why is this SQL query returning unexpected results?"

# Documentation
"Generate documentation for this API endpoint"

Capabilities:

Multi-language code generation (Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, etc.)
Code review and optimization suggestions
Debugging assistance
API documentation generation
Code refactoring recommendations

GitHub Integration

Purpose: Interact with GitHub repositories, issues, and pull requests
Best for: Code management, issue tracking, project coordination

GitHub Integration Examples

# Repository analysis
"Analyze the code structure of my React project"

# Issue management
"Create an issue for the login bug we discussed"

# Pull request review
"Review the latest pull request and suggest improvements"

# Project insights
"Show me the commit history for the past month"

Capabilities:

Repository browsing and analysis
Issue creation and management
Pull request review and comments
Commit history analysis
Code statistics and insights

Integration & Automation Tools

Email Tools

Purpose: Read, send, and manage emails across providers
Best for: Email automation, newsletter management, customer communication

Email Tool Examples

# Email management
"Check my unread emails and summarize important ones"

# Automated responses
"Send a follow-up email to yesterday's meeting attendees"

# Email analysis
"Analyze my email patterns and suggest optimizations"

# Newsletter creation
"Create a newsletter draft with this week's updates"

Capabilities:

Gmail, Outlook, and other email provider integration
Email reading and sending
Attachment processing
Email template creation
Bulk email management

Support Reporting

Purpose: Automatically report issues, bugs, and feedback to mixus support
Best for: Bug reports, feature requests, technical issues, user feedback

Support Reporting Examples

# Bug reports
"This Gmail integration keeps failing"
"I'm getting timeout errors when uploading files"

# Feature requests
"Can you add support for Microsoft Teams?"
"I need a way to export my chat history"

# Feedback
"This new interface is confusing"
"The search feature could be faster"

# Direct support contact
"Send email to support about my billing issue"
"Contact support - I can't access my account"

Capabilities:

Automatic issue detection and categorization
Smart auto-send with 85% automation rate
Context-rich reports with technical details
Privacy controls and anonymous reporting
Unique ticket ID generation and tracking

Calendar Management

Purpose: Schedule meetings, manage appointments, coordinate availability
Best for: Meeting scheduling, time management, team coordination

Calendar Examples

# Meeting scheduling
"Schedule a project review meeting for next Tuesday"

# Availability checking
"When is everyone available for a team meeting this week?"

# Event management
"Add travel time to all my meetings in San Francisco"

# Calendar analysis
"How much time did I spend in meetings last month?"

Capabilities:

Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar integration
Meeting scheduling and invitations
Availability checking across teams
Event creation and modification
Calendar analytics and insights

CRM Integration

Purpose: Manage customer relationships, sales pipelines, contact information
Best for: Sales automation, customer service, relationship management

CRM Examples

# Contact management
"Add this new prospect to our CRM with their company details"

# Sales pipeline
"Show me deals that are likely to close this quarter"

# Customer service
"Find the support history for this customer"

# Reporting
"Generate a sales report for the past month"

Capabilities:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive integration
Contact and lead management
Deal tracking and pipeline analysis
Activity logging and follow-ups
Sales reporting and analytics

Slack Integration

Purpose: Manage Slack channels, send messages, monitor conversations
Best for: Team communication, notification management, workflow automation

Slack Examples

# Message management
"Send a summary of today's standup to the team channel"

# Channel monitoring
"What are the main topics being discussed in #engineering?"

# Notification automation
"Set up alerts for any mentions of our product in #support"

# File sharing
"Share this report with the marketing team"

Capabilities:

Message sending and receiving
Channel management and monitoring
File and document sharing
User and team information access
Workflow automation triggers

Purpose: Create, schedule, and manage social media content
Best for: Content marketing, social media automation, brand management

Social Media Examples

# Content creation
"Create LinkedIn posts about our new product launch"

# Scheduling
"Schedule this announcement across all our social platforms"

# Analytics
"Analyze the performance of last week's social media posts"

# Engagement
"Respond to comments on our latest Instagram post"

Capabilities:

LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram integration
Content creation and scheduling
Post performance analytics
Engagement monitoring and response
Content calendar management

Specialized Tools

Data Analysis

Purpose: Perform statistical analysis, data visualization, insights generation
Best for: Business intelligence, research analysis, decision support

Data Analysis Examples

# Statistical analysis
"Perform regression analysis on this sales data"

# Trend identification
"Identify seasonal patterns in our customer data"

# Predictive modeling
"Forecast next quarter's revenue based on current trends"

# Comparative analysis
"Compare the performance of different marketing channels"

Capabilities:

Statistical analysis and modeling
Data visualization recommendations
Trend analysis and forecasting
A/B testing analysis
Business intelligence insights

Financial Tools

Purpose: Financial calculations, market data, investment analysis
Best for: Financial planning, investment research, accounting automation

Financial Examples

# Market analysis
"Get the latest financial data for Apple stock"

# Investment calculations
"Calculate the compound annual growth rate for this portfolio"

# Expense tracking
"Categorize and analyze these business expenses"

# Financial planning
"Create a budget forecast for next quarter"

Capabilities:

Real-time market data access
Financial calculations and modeling
Expense categorization and tracking
Investment analysis and research
Financial report generation

Translation & Language

Purpose: Translate text, analyze language patterns, localization support
Best for: International communication, content localization, language learning

Translation Examples

# Document translation
"Translate this contract from English to Spanish"

# Content localization
"Adapt this marketing copy for the German market"

# Language analysis
"Analyze the sentiment of these customer reviews"

# Communication help
"Help me write a professional email in French"

Capabilities:

Multi-language translation
Cultural adaptation and localization
Sentiment analysis across languages
Language learning assistance
Professional communication support

Tool Categories

By Function

Information Access: Web search, knowledge base search
File Processing: Document analysis, spreadsheet processing, image analysis
Development: Code generation, GitHub integration, debugging tools
Communication: Email, calendar, Slack, social media
Data & Analytics: Statistical analysis, financial tools, reporting
Automation: Integration tools, workflow triggers, scheduling

By Availability

✅ Generally Available: Web search, file processing, code generation, basic integrations
🧪 Private Beta: Advanced document analysis, image analysis, some specialized tools
💼 Enterprise Only: Advanced analytics, custom integrations, compliance tools
🚧 Coming Soon: Advanced AI reasoning tools, custom tool creation

By Integration Type

Native Tools: Built into mixus platform, no setup required
OAuth Integrations: Require account connection (Google, Slack, etc.)
API Tools: Require API key configuration
Custom Tools: Enterprise-specific or custom-built tools

Best Practices

Effective Tool Usage

Be Specific with Requests
Specific vs Vague Requests

Instead of: “Search for information”

Use: “Search for recent research on electric vehicle adoption rates in Europe”

Instead of: “Analyze this file”

Use: “Analyze this sales spreadsheet and identify the top-performing products”

2. **Combine Tools for Complex Tasks**
   ```text Multi-Tool Workflows
# Research and documentation workflow
   "Search for AI ethics guidelines, analyze the key points, and create a summary document for our team"
   
   # Data analysis and communication workflow
   "Analyze this quarter's performance data, create visualizations, and share the insights with the sales team on Slack"

Provide Context and Constraints
Context-Rich Requests

Include relevant context

“As a startup targeting small businesses, search for affordable customer support solutions that integrate with our existing tools”

Specify constraints

“Generate Python code for data processing that works with pandas and follows PEP 8 style guidelines”

### Security and Privacy

1. **Understand Data Access**
   - Review tool permissions before granting access
   - Understand what data tools can read and modify
   - Use least-privilege principle for integrations

2. **Sensitive Information Handling**
   - Be cautious when sharing sensitive documents
   - Use team-specific tools for confidential information
   - Review generated content before sharing externally

3. **Regular Access Review**
   - Periodically review connected integrations
   - Remove unused tool connections
   - Update permissions as team needs change

### Performance Optimization

1. **Tool Selection Strategy**
   - Choose the most appropriate tool for each task
   - Avoid redundant tool calls
   - Use native tools when available for better performance

2. **Efficient Workflows**
   - Batch similar operations when possible
   - Provide clear, complete instructions to minimize follow-up queries
   - Use saved templates for repeated tasks

## Limitations

### General Limitations
- **Rate Limits**: Some tools have usage quotas or rate limiting
- **Data Size**: Large files may have processing time or size limits
- **Real-time Constraints**: Some data sources may have freshness limitations
- **Integration Dependencies**: Tool availability depends on third-party service status

### Tool-Specific Limitations
- **Web Search**: Subject to search engine policies and availability
- **File Processing**: Depends on file format support and complexity
- **Integration Tools**: Limited by third-party API capabilities and permissions
- **Code Tools**: Generated code should always be reviewed before production use

### Access Limitations
- **Plan Restrictions**: Some tools may be limited by subscription tier
- **Permission Requirements**: Integration tools require appropriate account access
- **Geographic Restrictions**: Some services may not be available in all regions
- **Compliance Constraints**: Enterprise environments may restrict certain tools

## Troubleshooting

### Common Issues

#### Tool Not Working
**Problem**: Tool fails to execute or returns errors  
**Solutions**:
- Check if you have necessary permissions for the tool
- Verify integration connections are still active
- Try rephrasing your request more specifically
- Check service status for third-party integrations

#### Unexpected Results
**Problem**: Tool returns incomplete or incorrect information  
**Solutions**:
- Provide more specific instructions or context
- Verify input data format and quality
- Try breaking complex requests into smaller steps
- Check if the tool is appropriate for your specific use case

#### Performance Issues
**Problem**: Tools are slow or timing out  
**Solutions**:
- Reduce the scope of your request
- Try during off-peak hours
- Check your internet connection
- Contact support if issues persist

### Getting Help

For tool-specific issues:
1. **Check Tool Documentation**: Review specific tool guides in our integration docs
2. **Service Status**: Check [status.mixus.ai](https://status.mixus.ai) for known issues
3. **Community Support**: Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/mixus) for community help
4. **Technical Support**: Email [support@mixus.com](mailto:support@mixus.com) for technical issues

## Related Features

- [AI Agents](/agents/overview) - Use tools in automated workflows
- [Integrations](/integrations/overview) - Set up and manage tool connections
- [Chat Features](/chats/overview) - Learn how to use tools in conversations
- [Team Collaboration](/multiplayer/overview) - Share tools across your team

## What's Next?

Ready to start using AI tools? Here are your next steps:

1. **[Start a conversation](/getting-started)** and try asking for current information or file analysis
2. **[Set up integrations](/integrations/setup)** to connect your frequently used services
3. **[Create an AI agent](/agents/creating)** that uses multiple tools for automation
4. **[Explore AI tools overview](/ai-tools/overview)** for all available tools

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*Need help with a specific tool or have ideas for new tools? Contact our [support team](/support/contact).* 

​Overview

​How to Use Tools

​Core Tools

​Web Search & Information Access

​Web Search

​Search Chat History

​Knowledge Base Search

​File Processing & Analysis

​Document Analysis

​Spreadsheet Processing

​Image Analysis

​Code & Development Tools

​Code Generation

​GitHub Integration

​Integration & Automation Tools

​Email Tools

​Support Reporting

​Calendar Management

​CRM Integration

​Communication & Social Tools

​Slack Integration

​Social Media Management

​Specialized Tools

​Data Analysis

​Financial Tools

​Translation & Language

​Tool Categories

​By Function

​By Availability

​By Integration Type

​Best Practices

​Effective Tool Usage

​Instead of: “Search for information”

​Use: “Search for recent research on electric vehicle adoption rates in Europe”

​Instead of: “Analyze this file”

​Use: “Analyze this sales spreadsheet and identify the top-performing products”

​Include relevant context

​Specify constraints

Overview

How to Use Tools

Core Tools

Web Search & Information Access

Web Search

Search Chat History

Knowledge Base Search

File Processing & Analysis

Document Analysis

Spreadsheet Processing

Image Analysis

Code & Development Tools

Code Generation

GitHub Integration

Integration & Automation Tools

Email Tools

Support Reporting

Calendar Management

CRM Integration

Communication & Social Tools

Slack Integration

Social Media Management

Specialized Tools

Data Analysis

Financial Tools

Translation & Language

Tool Categories

By Function

By Availability

By Integration Type

Best Practices

Effective Tool Usage

Instead of: “Search for information”

Use: “Search for recent research on electric vehicle adoption rates in Europe”

Instead of: “Analyze this file”

Use: “Analyze this sales spreadsheet and identify the top-performing products”

Include relevant context

Specify constraints