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Actions in Chat

Actions in Chat brings your tools directly into any conversation. You can access integrations, Agents, Knowledge bases, and saved prompts with a simple @ symbol.
Actions in Chat works in both regular chats and Agent conversations, giving you consistent access to your tools regardless of where you’re working.

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How Actions in Chat Works

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Trigger the action menu

Type @ in any chat input field to open the actions menu. This works in both regular chats and when conversing with specific Agents.
The @ symbol acts as your universal access point to all Langdock resources, making it easy to remember and use consistently.
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Search and select your tool

Start typing to search through your available options, or browse through the first 20 items displayed. The search covers:
  • Integrations: Connect to external services and APIs
  • Agents: Access specialized AI helpers you’ve created or shared with you
  • Knowledge bases: Reference searchable document collections
  • Saved Prompts: Use templates from your prompt library
Only the first 20 matching results appear initially. Type specific names to narrow down results and find exactly what you need.
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Confirm your selection

Either press Enter to select the highlighted option or click directly on the tool you want to use. The chat interface will update to show your selection.
4

Verify the connection

Once added, you’ll see the tool’s logo and name displayed in blue within the chat interface, confirming the active connection.
The visual indicator ensures you always know which tools are active in your current conversation.

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Adding Multiple Tools

After adding your first integration or tool, a + button appears in the chat interface. Click this button to add additional tools to the same conversation.This approach works well when you know you need multiple specific tools for a complex task.

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Key Differences from Agent Integrations

Agent Integrations

Programmatic Control: Integrations are pre-configured with specific actions and workflows defined during Agent creation.Predictable Behavior: The Agent knows exactly which actions to call and when, based on your setup.

Actions in Chat

AI-Driven Selection: The model analyzes your request and chooses appropriate actions from available integrations dynamically.Flexible Access: You have the same integration capabilities as Agents, but with real-time decision making.
Actions in Chat can only access integrations and tools that you could also use when creating an Agent. The available actions are determined by your permissions and the integrations configured in your workspace.

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Cross-Context Usage

Actions in Chat works seamlessly across different conversation types:
  • Regular Chats: Access any tool to enhance your standard conversations
  • Agent Conversations: Add integrations or call other Agents while chatting with a specific Agent
  • Mixed Workflows: Combine multiple Agents, integrations, and knowledge sources in a single conversation
This cross-context functionality is particularly powerful for complex workflows where you might need to consult multiple specialized Agents or access different data sources within the same conversation thread.

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Troubleshooting

Check permissions: Ensure you have access to the integration, Agent, or Knowledge base you’re looking for.Verify spelling: Double-check the name you’re typing matches the actual resource name.Try broader terms: If searching for a specific name doesn’t work, try searching for related keywords.
Confirm integration status: Check that the integration is properly configured and active in your workspace.Review permissions: Ensure the integration has the necessary permissions to perform the requested actions.Check connection: If the integration’s connection expired or was revoked, you’ll see a reauthorize prompt in chat. Learn what this means and how to reauthorize your OAuth connection.

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Next Steps

Now that you understand Actions in Chat, explore these related features:
Actions in Chat creates a unified interface where all your Langdock tools work together, eliminating the need to switch contexts or remember different access methods.

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FAQ

Use an action when Langdock should do something in another tool, retrieve information from an integration, or trigger a connected capability. Use normal chat when you only need reasoning, writing, summarization, or analysis without interacting with another system.
The action may not be enabled, the user may lack permission, the connected account may not have access, or the prompt may not clearly require the action. Check the integration connection, action availability, scopes, and the exact request.
Actions receive the information needed to perform the requested operation, based on the action configuration and current conversation. Results from the action can be added back into the chat context and may influence the next model response.