> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.noimosai.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Manage Agent Tools > Connect apps, enable tools, and assign accounts so agents can use external data and actions safely. ## Overview Tools define what external systems an agent can access. In `AI Team -> Agent detail`, you can enable tools, connect accounts, and control which accounts are used. ## Tool States In the tools panel, they are grouped as: * **Active (account connected)**: enabled and mapped to at least one account. * **Active (no account)**: enabled but not yet connected to an account. * **Inactive**: not enabled for current use. ## Connect and Enable a Tool Use this section to understand connect and enable a tool and what to confirm while completing this part. 1. Open the agent in `AI Team`. Select agent in AI Team 2. Click `Manage` in the tools area. Click Manage in tools section 3. Turn on the provider/tool you need. Enable tool by turning on toggle 4. Click `Connect` and authorize or select an account. Connect and authorize account 5. Confirm account mapping. Confirm account mapping for the tool ## Best Practices Use these tips to improve consistency and output quality. * Enable only tools needed for each workflow. * Verify account mapping before enabling high-frequency triggers. * Re-check tools when output quality drops or run context changes. ## Related Use these related pages for deeper guidance. * [Create a Trigger From a Template](/help-center/ai-team/create-an-agent-from-a-template) * [Create a Trigger From Scratch](/help-center/ai-team/create-an-agent-from-scratch) * [Learning Demo: Turn on Tools and Connect Apps](/learning-center/ai-team/turn-on-tools-and-connect-apps)