# Tools

Tools let agents search the web, access business systems, and perform external actions. Open **Resource Center → Tools**, then use **Tool marketplace** or **Custom tools**. Select the capability, configure its connection, and bind and test it.

```{toctree}
:maxdepth: 1
:hidden:

Tools and connections <tools-concept>
Find marketplace tools <browse-tools>
Tool configuration guides <configuration/index>
Add a custom MCP tool <add-tools>
Inspect connections and instances <tool-detail>
Bind and validate tools <bind-tools>
Maintain tools and credentials <manage-tools>
```

- [Tools and connections](tools-concept.md)
- [Find marketplace tools](browse-tools.md)
- [Tool configuration guides](configuration/index.md)
- [Add a custom MCP tool](add-tools.md)
- [Inspect connections and instances](tool-detail.md)
- [Bind and validate tools](bind-tools.md)
- [Maintain tools and credentials](manage-tools.md)