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Creating Tools in SimplAI Studio: Basic & Advanced

SimplAI Studio allows users to build AI-powered tools, ranging from basic single-step tools to advanced multi-step tools with parallel processing. This guide walks you through the creation, configuration, and optimization of your tool.

Basic Tool: Getting Started​

The easiest way to begin creating a tool is by navigating to the Tools page. Once there, click on the + Create Tool button at the top-right section of the page.

You will see an empty tool template, where you can configure:

  1. User Inputs – Define input variables to pass data to the tool.
  2. User Steps – Add AI-powered processing steps.
  3. Tool Output – Structure the final output for the user.

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Step 1: Add User Inputs​

Every tool requires input fields to receive data or instructions from the user.

  1. Go to the Inputs section.
  2. Click on + Add Input and choose an input type (text, file, number, etc.).
  3. Provide a Title and Description for the input field.

SimplAI offers various input types to suit different needs.
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Step 2: Add User Steps​

User Steps define the processing logic of your tool. These can range from simple LLM model calls to complex workflows such as knowledge base retrieval, API calls, and web scraping.

  1. Click on + User Step.
  2. Choose a prebuilt AI processing step (e.g., GPT model, API call, web research, etc.).
  3. Configure the step to process the input data and return structured results.

For a detailed breakdown of available steps, visit the User Steps Documentation.
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Step 3: Define Tool Output​

  1. Click on Add Config in the Tool Output section.
  2. Provide an Output Key (e.g., "Result" or "Summary").
  3. Specify the variable that should be displayed in the output.
    • Example: {{google_search.result}} for structured AI-generated output.

Step 4: Preview and Test the Tool​

  1. Enter sample inputs in the User Input Test Value field.
  2. Click Run Tool to execute the workflow.
  3. Verify if the output meets expectations.

Once satisfied, click Submit to Save and Publish to make the tool available.

Advanced Tool: Multi-Step Workflows​

For more complex applications, SimplAI Studio allows users to create multi-step workflows with parallel processing.

Step 1: Define a Start Point​

Every advanced tool begins with a Start Point, defining how the workflow begins. Screen Recording

Step 2: Add Multiple Tool Steps​

  1. Click on + Add Step to insert multiple processing nodes.
  2. Configure each node for sequential or parallel execution.
  3. Use decision logic if needed (e.g., conditional branching based on inputs). Screen Recording

Step 3: Configure Parallel Processing​

SimplAI Studio allows running multiple tool steps in parallel, improving efficiency.

  • Example: A tool that analyzes documents while conducting web research simultaneously.

Step 4: Set Up Final Output​

  • Define how the final output is structured when multiple parallel steps return results. Screen Recording

Step 5: Preview, Test, and Publish​

  • Run test cases to ensure all steps execute correctly.
  • Save and publish the tool once satisfied.

Next Steps​

  1. Start building your custom AI-powered tools in SimplAI Studio.
  2. Experiment with basic and advanced workflows to suit your needs.

Need assistance? Contact [email protected].