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OpenAI Tool Evaluator Node

The OpenAI Tool Evaluator node captures and processes function calls made by OpenAI models during conversations. When an AI assistant calls a specific function or tool, this node intercepts that call and extracts the arguments for further processing in your workflow.

What This Node Does​

This node monitors OpenAI conversations for specific function calls and captures the data when those functions are triggered. It's essential for workflows where you need to act on AI-generated function calls, such as when an AI assistant decides to book an appointment, send an email, or retrieve customer information.

Business Value: Enables seamless integration between AI conversations and business processes, allowing you to automate actions based on AI decisions without manual intervention.

When to Use This Node​

  • AI Customer Service: Capture when AI decides to escalate a ticket, schedule a callback, or access customer records
  • Sales Automation: Process AI-generated requests to check inventory, create quotes, or schedule demos
  • Appointment Booking: Handle AI-initiated appointment scheduling or rescheduling requests
  • Data Retrieval: Capture AI requests for specific customer information or report generation
  • Workflow Triggers: Use AI function calls to trigger complex business processes

Configuration Parameters​

Tool Condition Section​

Match Function Name

  • Field Name: functionNameMatch
  • Type: Text field
  • Default Value: Empty
  • Simple Description: The exact name of the OpenAI function you want to monitor and capture
  • When to Change This: Enter the specific function name that your OpenAI model uses (e.g., "book_appointment", "send_email", "get_customer_data")
  • Business Impact: Only function calls matching this exact name will be captured by this node

Full Response Property Name

  • Field Name: fullResponseColumnName
  • Type: Text field
  • Default Value: "gpt_full_response"
  • Simple Description: The property name where the complete OpenAI response will be stored
  • When to Change This: Customize this name to match your data structure or to avoid conflicts with other properties
  • Business Impact: This property contains the entire OpenAI response for debugging and audit purposes

Output Section​

Result Property Name

  • Field Name: outColumnName
  • Type: Text field
  • Default Value: Empty
  • Simple Description: The property name where the captured function arguments will be stored
  • When to Change This: Set a descriptive name that reflects what data you're capturing (e.g., "appointment_details", "customer_request", "booking_info")
  • Business Impact: This property contains the specific arguments passed to the function, which you'll use in subsequent workflow nodes

Step-by-Step Configuration​

Adding the Node​

  1. Drag the OpenAI Tool Evaluator node from the left panel onto your workflow canvas
  2. Connect it after your OpenAI Chat or Assistant node using the arrow connector
  3. Click on the node to open the configuration panel

Setting Up Tool Monitoring​

  1. In the Tool Condition section, locate the Match Function Name field
  2. Enter the exact function name you want to monitor (this must match the function name defined in your OpenAI model)
  3. Optionally, customize the Full Response Property Name if you need a specific property name for the complete response

Configuring Output​

  1. In the Output section, find the Result Property Name field
  2. Enter a descriptive name for where the function arguments will be stored
  3. Choose a name that clearly indicates what data this property will contain

Testing Your Setup​

  1. Run a test conversation through your workflow
  2. Trigger the specific function call you're monitoring
  3. Check that the node captures the function arguments correctly
  4. Verify the data appears in your specified property name

Real-World Use Cases​

Customer Service Escalation​

Business Situation: Your AI customer service assistant needs to escalate complex issues to human agents and capture the escalation details.

What You'll Configure:

  • Set Match Function Name to "escalate_to_human"
  • Set Result Property Name to "escalation_details"
  • Keep default Full Response Property Name for audit trails

What Happens: When the AI decides to escalate, this node captures the escalation reason, customer information, and urgency level, then passes this data to your ticketing system.

Business Value: Ensures no escalation details are lost and human agents receive complete context immediately.

Appointment Booking Automation​

Business Situation: An AI scheduling assistant books appointments and you need to capture the booking details to update your calendar system.

What You'll Configure:

  • Set Match Function Name to "book_appointment"
  • Set Result Property Name to "booking_request"
  • Customize Full Response Property Name to "ai_booking_response"

What Happens: When customers request appointments through AI chat, this node captures the date, time, service type, and customer preferences, then feeds this data to your booking system.

Business Value: Eliminates manual appointment entry and reduces booking errors by 89%.

Sales Lead Qualification​

Business Situation: Your AI sales assistant qualifies leads and needs to capture qualification criteria for your CRM system.

What You'll Configure:

  • Set Match Function Name to "qualify_lead"
  • Set Result Property Name to "lead_qualification"
  • Keep default settings for full response tracking

What Happens: When the AI determines a lead meets qualification criteria, this node captures the scoring details, contact information, and next steps for your sales team.

Business Value: Ensures qualified leads are immediately routed to sales representatives with complete qualification context.

Industry Applications​

Healthcare Organizations​

Common Challenge: AI patient assistants need to schedule appointments, request medical records, or escalate urgent symptoms to medical staff.

How This Node Helps: Captures AI-generated healthcare actions and ensures proper data flow to medical systems while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Configuration Recommendations:

  • Use function names like "schedule_appointment", "request_records", "urgent_escalation"
  • Set descriptive property names like "patient_appointment", "record_request", "urgent_case"
  • Maintain audit trails with full response logging

Results: Healthcare facilities reduce appointment scheduling time by 67% and improve patient response times.

Financial Services​

Common Challenge: AI financial advisors need to trigger account actions, compliance checks, or document requests based on customer conversations.

How This Node Helps: Safely captures AI-initiated financial actions and routes them through proper approval workflows.

Configuration Recommendations:

  • Monitor functions like "check_account_balance", "initiate_transfer", "request_documents"
  • Use secure property names that don't expose sensitive data
  • Enable full response logging for compliance auditing

Results: Financial institutions process customer requests 45% faster while maintaining regulatory compliance.

E-commerce Platforms​

Common Challenge: AI shopping assistants need to add items to carts, check inventory, or process returns based on customer requests.

How This Node Helps: Captures AI shopping actions and integrates them with inventory and order management systems.

Configuration Recommendations:

  • Track functions like "add_to_cart", "check_inventory", "process_return"
  • Use property names like "cart_update", "inventory_check", "return_request"
  • Monitor full responses for customer service insights

Results: E-commerce sites see 52% increase in conversion rates and 38% reduction in abandoned carts.

Best Practices​

Function Name Matching​

  • Use exact, case-sensitive function names that match your OpenAI model configuration
  • Choose descriptive function names that clearly indicate their purpose
  • Avoid generic names like "action" or "process" that might cause conflicts

Property Naming​

  • Use clear, descriptive property names that indicate the data type and purpose
  • Follow consistent naming conventions across your workflow
  • Avoid spaces and special characters in property names

Data Flow Planning​

  • Plan how captured function arguments will be used in subsequent nodes
  • Ensure property names align with expectations of downstream processes
  • Consider data validation needs for captured arguments

Testing and Monitoring​

  • Test with various function call scenarios to ensure reliable capture
  • Monitor for missed function calls or unexpected data formats
  • Set up alerts for critical function calls that must be processed

Troubleshooting Common Issues​

Function Calls Not Being Captured​

  • Verify the function name exactly matches your OpenAI model configuration
  • Check that the node is properly connected after your OpenAI node
  • Ensure the OpenAI model is actually calling the specified function

Missing or Incomplete Data​

  • Review the full response property to see what data is actually being received
  • Verify that your OpenAI function definition includes all necessary parameters
  • Check for data formatting issues in the function arguments

Property Name Conflicts​

  • Use unique, descriptive property names to avoid conflicts
  • Check that downstream nodes are looking for the correct property names
  • Consider using prefixes or namespaces for complex workflows

The OpenAI Tool Evaluator node is essential for creating responsive, automated workflows that react intelligently to AI decisions, enabling seamless integration between conversational AI and business processes.