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title: "AI Tools in Call Automations (Step-by-Step Guide)"
description: "AI tools are functions that can be triggered during a live call with your **AI assistant.**They allow the AI not only to respond conversationally but also to perform **real actions** inside your CRM (GoHighLevel). **For example:** - Adding tags -…"
url: "https://help.affordablecare.ai/docs/ai-tools-in-call-automations-step-by-step-guide/"
updated: "2025-10-07"
category: AI Caller
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# AI Tools in Call Automations (Step-by-Step Guide)

AI tools are functions that can be triggered during a live call with your **AI assistant.**They allow the AI not only to respond conversationally but also to perform **real actions** inside your CRM (GoHighLevel).

**For example:**

- Adding tags
- Booking appointments
- Moving a lead into a pipeline
- Transferring calls to agents

This makes conversations **action-driven workflows** instead of just simple talk.

### How AI Tools Work

1. **Create the Tool**—Define the tool (name, type, description, etc.).
2. **Select the Tool Inside the AI Assistant**—You must attach the tool to the AI Assistant you want to use. If not selected, it won’t trigger.
3. **System Prompt Instruction** – Add a line in the Assistant’s **system prompt** explaining when to use that tool.
4. **Trigger Condition** – During the call, if the customer’s words match both the **tool description** and **system prompt**, the AI triggers the tool.
5. **Action Execution**—The tool performs the action (tagging, booking, pipeline movement, etc.).
6. **Optional Response** – The AI can respond with a confirmation message.

#### Important Setup Notes

You must **create and select** the tool inside the AI Assistant.
 Add a clear instruction in the **system prompt** telling the AI when to trigger it.
 The tool description and system prompt must **logically match** (e.g., both mention “booking an appointment”).
 If you only create the tool globally but don’t attach it to the Assistant, it **will not work**.

### Supported Tool Types

- **Add Tags**—Apply one or more tags to a contact.
- **Appointment Handler** – Fetch available slots and book appointments.
- **Move to Pipeline** – Move the lead into a pipeline stage.
- **Transfer Call**—Forward the call to a live agent.

### Appointment Handler Example (Live Flow)

![](https://help.affordablecare.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot_26.png)

#### Tool Setup

- **Tool Name:** book_appointment
- **Tool Type:** Appointment Handler
- **Calendar:** “Sales Calendar – Mike”
- **Description:** Trigger this tool when the customer says they want to schedule or book a call/appointment.
- **Response Message:** “Sure, let me check our available times.”

#### **Conversation Flow**

- **Customer:** “Yes, I want to schedule a call.”
    → AI identifies the condition that matches the tool description.
- **AI:** “Sure, let me check our available times.”
    → AI triggers **Appointment Handler Tool** → fetches slots from *Sales Calendar – Mike*.
- **AI:** “I have openings on Wednesday at 3 PM, Thursday at 11 AM, or Friday at 2 PM. Which one works best for you?”
- **Customer:** “Thursday at 11 AM.”
    → AI confirms during the call.
- **AI:** “Perfect, I’ve booked you for Thursday at 11 AM. You’ll receive a confirmation shortly.”
   👉 After the call ends, the appointment is **added automatically into GoHighLevel CRM** under the selected calendar.

### **Example Configurations**

 

#### **Example 1: Add Tags**

- **Tool Name:** add_dental_tag
- **Tool Type:** Add Tags

![](https://help.affordablecare.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot_27.png)

- **Selected Tags:** “Dental Lead”
- **Description:** Trigger this when the customer mentions dental insurance.
- **Response Message:** “I’ve marked your profile as interested in dental insurance.”

#### **Example 2: Move to Pipeline**

- **Tool Name:** move_to_stage2
- **Tool Type:** Move to Pipeline

![](https://help.affordablecare.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot_28.png)

- **Pipeline:** Insurance Leads
- **Stage:** Qualified
- **Description:** Trigger when the customer says they are ready for a quote.
- **Response Message:** “Great, I’ve moved you forward for a quote.”

### **Best Practices**

- **Always select Tools in AI Assistant** – Creating a tool isn’t enough; you must attach it to the AI Assistant.
- **Match Descriptions with System Prompt**—Write matching instructions in both the tool description and the AI Assistant’s system prompt.
- **Be Specific**—Example: instead of *“trigger when needed,”* use *“trigger when customer says they want to book a call or appointment.”*
- **Test Calls**—Do test runs to confirm triggers work as expected.
- **Use Response Messages Wisely**—They reassure the customer that the action has been completed.

### **Summary**

AI tools give your AI assistant the power to **take real actions during conversations**.

- **Adding tags** keeps leads segmented.
- **Appointment Handler** books meetings instantly.
- **Move to Pipeline** advances leads automatically.
- **Transfer Call** connects to live agents.

**Remember:**

- You must **create AND select the tool inside the AI Assistant**.
- You must **add system prompt instructions** telling the AI when to trigger it.

Only then will the tools run smoothly inside your calls.