Utility tools

Utility tools provide AI assistance, workflow guidance, tool discovery, and asset preview. They are read-only and run headlessly, with no Designer session or bridge app required.

ask_webflow_ai

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Ask Webflow AI a free-form question about the Webflow API and get an answer back.

  • Look up how a Webflow API capability works
  • Get guidance on an endpoint or concept, without leaving the tool set

ActionDescriptionRequired parameters
ask_webflow_aiSend a message to Webflow AI about the Webflow API.message

get_asset_preview

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Get an image preview of a site asset by its asset ID. Downloads the smallest available variant or the original. Image content only, up to 2 MB.

  • Preview what an asset actually looks like when you have its ID
  • Confirm the right image before setting it on an element

ActionDescriptionRequired parameters
get_asset_previewGet an image preview of a site asset by asset ID.asset_id

get_more_tools

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Request a specialized tool for a capability the currently loaded tools don’t cover. Use it to reach functionality that isn’t already in the tool set.

  • When a task seems to need a capability you don’t see among the available tools, check here before falling back to a workaround

ActionDescriptionRequired parameters
get_more_toolsRequest a specialized tool for a capability not covered by loaded tools.brief, category, context

webflow_guide_tool

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Return recommended workflows and best practices for using the Webflow tools. Intended to be called before performing actions.

  • Before starting a task, pull the recommended workflow and best practices for the tools you’re about to use

ActionDescriptionRequired parameters
get_guidelinesReturn recommended workflows and best practices for using the Webflow tools.None