AI Glossary

An approach to using Large Language Models where the AI isn't just a chatbot, but an active participant that can plan, reason, and use tools to complete complex tasks autonomously through iterative steps.

In the context of Agentic Workflows, the concept of 'Skills' gained prominence in March 2023 with the launch of ChatGPT Plugins and Microsoft's Semantic Kernel. It refers to the capability assigned to an AI Agent to invoke external APIs, execute code, or interact with software, serving as the bridge between reasoning and action.