AI models and agents

API

Also known as: Application Programming Interface

An agreed interface allowing programs to use another system's data or actions.

A practical example

A store receives an order from a connected application.

What should I know?

Interface scope and permissions determine available actions.

AI models and agents in practice

A model processes information; the application defines tools and permissions. Reliable answers require good sources and verification. Actions involving accounts, content, and orders must stay within the granted scope.

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Related terms

OpenAPIA standard describing HTTP interfaces, including operations, parameters, and data structures.EndpointAn API address where a program performs an operation, such as retrieving a product or submitting an order.AuthorizationDetermining which resources and operations an identified user or application can access.

Documentation and further reading

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