> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usekafka.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Tools

Tools are specialized capabilities that Kafka uses to perform actions across systems.

## Available Tools

Kafka has access to a comprehensive set of tools that enable it to complete real-world tasks:

### Research & Data

* **People Search** — Find and research individuals based on criteria
* **Company Search** — Look up company information and data
* **Web Crawl / Web Scrape** — Extract data from websites

### Communication

* **Phone Call** — Initiate and handle phone conversations
* **Email** — Send, read, and manage email communications

### Automation

* **Browser** — Navigate and interact with web applications
* **Playwright Script** — Run automated browser workflows
* **Code** — Write and execute code for custom tasks

### Advanced Capabilities

* **Sub Agent** — Deploy specialized helper agents for complex tasks
* **API** — Make calls to external APIs and services

## How Tools Work

When you give Kafka an instruction, it automatically selects and uses the appropriate tools to complete the task end-to-end.

**Examples:**

* "Find 10 software engineers in San Francisco" → Uses **People Search**
* "Message this candidate on LinkedIn" → Uses **Browser** automation
* "Call the nearest pizza shop and order a large pepperoni" → Uses **Phone Call**
* "Scrape all pricing from competitor websites" → Uses **Web Scrape**

Tools can be explicitly referenced in Workflows and Playbooks using their names.