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Omnifact is more than just chat interface—it can search the web, read your documents, and find answers in your Uploaded Files. The secret? Knowing how to ask for the help you need, in plain language.

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What is Tool Integration?

Tool integration means getting Omnifact to use its special features—like web search or document analysis—right when you need them. You don’t need to be technical. Just ask for what you want, and Omnifact will use the right tool for the job.

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How to Use Tools in Your Prompts

You can trigger tools just by the way you ask your question. Here’s how:

Web Search

Best for: Current events, recent data, or info not in the AI’s training.Try: “Search online for 2025 marketing trends.”

URL Fetch

Best for: Summarizing or extracting data from a specific webpage.Try: “Read this article at https://example.com and summarize the main points.”

Image Generation

Best for: Creating custom visuals, charts, or illustrations.Try: “Generate an image of a futuristic smart city skyline.”

Document Analysis

Best for: Summarizing or analyzing files you attach.Try: “Review this contract and list all payment deadlines.”

Uploaded Files

Best for: Finding answers in your Space’s uploaded documents.Try: “Find our company’s travel policy in the Uploaded Files.”
Tool Availability: Access to specific tools like Web Search, URL Fetch, and Image Generation depends on your organization’s Group Permissions. If a tool isn’t responding, check with your team administrator.

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Controlling Tools with Response Modes

Instead of relying solely on the prompt, you can manually control which tools Omnifact is allowed to use via the Response Mode selector in the chat input:
  • Auto Mode (Sparkles): The default setting. The AI automatically decides which tools to use based on your prompt (e.g., searching the web, analyzing files).
  • Quick Response (Bolt): Forces the AI to respond directly without using external tools (no web search or document retrieval). Best for simple questions or brainstorming where speed is more important than external facts.
  • Simple Lookup (Magnifying Glass): Only available in Spaces with Uploaded Files. Forces the AI to only use the retrieved documents to answer, ignoring general knowledge. This is your best defense against hallucinations.

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Combining Tools for Better Results

You can ask Omnifact to use more than one tool in a single prompt. Here are some real-world examples:

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Best Practices

  • Be clear about what you want (“search online,” “use the attached document”)
  • Give context—explain why you need the info
  • Include timeframes for web research (year, quarter, or “as of today”)
  • Break big requests into steps if needed
  • Always check that your files are attached or you’re in the right Space
  • Review results and ask follow-up questions if needed

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Troubleshooting Tool Use

  • Try being more direct: “Search online for…” or “Use the attached document to…”
  • Add more detail about what you need and why
  • Make sure your files are attached or you’re in a Space with documents
  • Use more specific keywords or timeframes
  • Ask for results in a certain format (“list,” “table,” etc.)
  • Request a second source or cross-check
  • Ask Omnifact to explain the differences
  • Request a summary of sources used
  • Use your own judgment to decide what’s most reliable

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Next Steps

Start simple—try asking Omnifact to use a tool for your next task. Then experiment with combining tools for bigger projects. For more ideas, check out the other guides in this series!