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.
OpenAI's documentation for their o1 and o3 'reasoning models' includes tips on how to best prompt them, such as using developer messages, delimiters, and specific instructions.
