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
Explicit Tool Requests
Core Tools
Web Search & Information Access
Web Search
Purpose: Access real-time information from the internetBest for: Current events, research, fact-checking, market data
Search Chat History
Purpose: Search through conversation history and documents for relevant informationBest for: Knowledge continuity, agent performance tracking, KPI monitoring, pattern recognition
Web Search Examples
- 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 basesBest for: Finding previously saved information, team knowledge, project history
Knowledge Base Examples
- 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 filesBest 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
- 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 calculationsBest for: Data analysis, financial modeling, report generation
Spreadsheet Examples
- 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 scenesBest 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
- 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 languagesBest for: Programming assistance, code review, debugging, documentation
Code Generation Examples
- 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 requestsBest for: Code management, issue tracking, project coordination
GitHub Integration Examples
- 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 providersBest for: Email automation, newsletter management, customer communication
Email Tool Examples
- 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 supportBest for: Bug reports, feature requests, technical issues, user feedback
Support Reporting Examples
- 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 availabilityBest for: Meeting scheduling, time management, team coordination
Calendar Examples
- 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 informationBest for: Sales automation, customer service, relationship management
CRM Examples
- Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive integration
- Contact and lead management
- Deal tracking and pipeline analysis
- Activity logging and follow-ups
- Sales reporting and analytics
Communication & Social Tools
Slack Integration
Purpose: Manage Slack channels, send messages, monitor conversationsBest for: Team communication, notification management, workflow automation
Slack Examples
- Message sending and receiving
- Channel management and monitoring
- File and document sharing
- User and team information access
- Workflow automation triggers
Social Media Management
Purpose: Create, schedule, and manage social media contentBest for: Content marketing, social media automation, brand management
Social Media Examples
- 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 generationBest for: Business intelligence, research analysis, decision support
Data Analysis Examples
- 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 analysisBest for: Financial planning, investment research, accounting automation
Financial Examples
- 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 supportBest for: International communication, content localization, language learning
Translation Examples
- 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”
- Provide Context and Constraints
Context-Rich Requests