API Tool

The API Tool enables your TailorTalk AI agent to interact with external RESTful services by configuring endpoints, headers, parameters, and request bodies. This empowers your agent to fetch real‑time data or send information to other systems, enhancing automation and personalization.

TailorTalk Agent API Tool Interface

Adding API Information to Your TailorTalk Agent

  • API Name:
    A friendly label for the endpoint (e.g., Current Weather, Order Submission).

  • Request Type:
    Choose GET to retrieve data or POST to submit data.

  • URL:
    The full endpoint URL (e.g., https://api.openweathermap.org/data).

  • Headers:
    Define any HTTP headers as key‑value pairs, such as Authorization: Bearer <token> or custom keys.

  • Parameters / Body:

    • For GET requests, specify Parameters (query string).
    • For POST requests, define Body fields.
      Each argument includes:
    Property Description
    Name Field name (e.g., q, units, apikey)
    Type Data type (int or str)
    Required Whether the field is mandatory
    Description Brief explanation of the field’s purpose

  • Description (Optional):
    A longer note to help other developers or agents understand this API’s role.

Supported Request Types

Request Type Use Case
GET Fetch data (e.g., weather, user info)
POST Submit data (e.g., create order)

Use Cases for a Sales AI Agent

  • Product Catalog Lookup:
    Fetch detailed product specs, pricing tiers, and availability in real time when customers ask about features or stock.

  • Pricing & Quotations:
    Generate customized quotes by pulling pricing rules, discounts, and tax rates, then return a formatted proposal.

  • Inventory Checks:
    Verify item availability across warehouses or stores before committing to orders or deliveries.

  • Order Creation & Tracking:
    Place orders on behalf of customers and retrieve shipment status updates to keep prospects informed.

  • Upsell & Cross‑sell Suggestions:
    Call recommendation engines to surface complementary products based on customer interests or purchase history.

By configuring the API Tool with these sales‑focused endpoints, your TailorTalk agent can drive more effective, personalized engagements—streamlining everything from discovery to close.

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