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

# Built-in Tools

> 50+ tools for file operations, shell commands, web browsing, email, calendar, and more

Bolly has over 50 built-in tools that it uses automatically during conversations. You don't need to invoke them directly — just ask Bolly to do something and it picks the right tools.

## File operations

| Tool           | Description                                     |
| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| `read_file`    | Read any file on the system                     |
| `write_file`   | Create or overwrite a file                      |
| `edit_file`    | Edit specific lines in a file                   |
| `list_files`   | List directory contents with optional filtering |
| `explore_code` | Deep analysis of code structure                 |

## Shell

| Tool                  | Description                                        |
| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| `run_command`         | Execute a shell command with PTY support           |
| `interactive_session` | REPL-like terminal environment                     |
| `remote_bash`         | Run bash on a connected machine (desktop app only) |

## Web

| Tool         | Description                                |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------ |
| `web_search` | Search the web via Brave Search            |
| `web_fetch`  | Fetch and parse any URL into readable text |

## Memory

| Tool            | Description                         |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| `memory_write`  | Create or update a memory           |
| `memory_read`   | Read a specific memory file         |
| `memory_search` | Find memories by keyword or meaning |
| `memory_list`   | Browse memories in a folder         |
| `memory_forget` | Delete a memory                     |

See the [Memory](/docs/features/memory) page for details.

## Email

| Tool         | Description                                |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------ |
| `send_email` | Send an email via SMTP or Gmail OAuth      |
| `read_email` | Read recent emails via IMAP or Gmail OAuth |

See [Integrations](/docs/features/integrations) for setup.

## Calendar

| Tool           | Description                                |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| `list_events`  | List upcoming calendar events (7-30 days)  |
| `create_event` | Create a new calendar event with attendees |

See [Integrations](/docs/features/integrations) for setup.

## Google Drive

| Tool                | Description            |
| ------------------- | ---------------------- |
| `list_drive_files`  | List files and folders |
| `read_drive_file`   | Read a file by ID      |
| `upload_drive_file` | Upload a file to Drive |

See [Integrations](/docs/features/integrations) for setup.

## Media analysis

| Tool           | Description                          |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| `watch_video`  | Analyze video content with Google AI |
| `listen_music` | Analyze audio content with Google AI |

Requires a [Google AI key](/docs/installation/api-keys).

## Companion

| Tool          | Description                                  |
| ------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| `edit_soul`   | Rewrite the personality definition (soul.md) |
| `set_mood`    | Change Bolly's emotional state               |
| `play_music`  | Control background music                     |
| `set_voice`   | Select a TTS voice                           |
| `create_drop` | Generate a creative artifact                 |

## Computer use

| Tool            | Description                                       |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| `list_machines` | List connected desktop machines                   |
| `computer_use`  | Control desktop (screenshot, click, type, scroll) |
| `remote_bash`   | Run bash on a connected machine                   |
| `remote_files`  | File operations on a connected machine            |

See [Computer Use](/docs/features/computer-use) for details. Desktop app only.

## System

| Tool             | Description                                 |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| `get_settings`   | Read current configuration                  |
| `update_config`  | Change settings                             |
| `clear_context`  | Compact conversation context                |
| `get_time`       | Get current time and timezone               |
| `deep_research`  | Multi-turn research loop                    |
| `request_secret` | Prompt you for sensitive input via UI modal |
| `export_profile` | Export all instance data                    |
| `import_profile` | Import instance data                        |

## Communication

| Tool             | Description                                |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| `schedule_agent` | Schedule Bolly to wake up later for a task |
| `reach_out`      | Send a spontaneous message to you          |

## Skills

| Tool                   | Description               |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------- |
| `list_skills`          | Show installed skills     |
| `activate_skill`       | Enable or disable a skill |
| `read_skill_reference` | Read skill documentation  |

See [Skills](/docs/features/skills) for details.

## MCP tools

Any tools provided by connected [MCP servers](/docs/features/integrations) appear as `mcp_{server}_{tool}`. These are dynamically loaded — see Integrations for setup.

## Security

Tool outputs are automatically scanned for secrets (API keys, tokens, database passwords) and redacted before being shown in the UI or logs.