This article compares Model Context Protocol (MCP), Function Calling, and OpenAPI Tools for integrating tools and resources with language models, outlining their strengths, limits, security considerations, and ideal use cases.
LLM 0.26 introduces tool support, allowing LLMs to access and utilize Python functions as tools. The article details how to install, configure, and use these tools with various LLMs like OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and Ollama models, including examples with plugins and ad-hoc functions. It also discusses the implications for building 'agents' and future development plans.
