Tool Use & Function-Calling Design Patterns
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Tool Use & Function-Calling Design Patterns for AI Agents — Best Practices (as of 09 Aug 2026)
A plain-language guide to how AI agents call tools/functions safely: start with the safety rules that matter no matter which AI vendor you use (sandboxing, least privilege, prompt-injection risk, cost surprises), then a short, brief look at Claude's and OpenAI's specific tool-calling mechanics.