----------------------------- **While I generate an answer, here are some sources that might be helpful**: * [List Calls]() * [Pizza Website Example]() * [Tools Calling]() * [Dashboard]() -----------------------------

### Answer It seems you are encountering a UI issue with the Vapi dashboard when trying to add tool calls directly from the dashboard. This should not be the case, as the dashboard is designed to allow you to configure and manage various aspects of your voice assistants, including tool calls, without needing to resort to API calls for every action. Regarding your observation of adding a tool call via API as shown in the mentioned video, using API calls is an alternative method that provides flexibility for developers who prefer or require programmatic control over their Vapi configurations. It doesn't defeat the purpose of the dashboard but rather complements it by providing another way to interact with Vapi's functionalities. If the dashboard is not functioning as expected, this might be a temporary issue or a bug. I recommend refreshing the browser, clearing cache, or trying a different browser to see if the issue persists. If the problem continues, it would be best to reach out to Vapi's support for more direct assistance. For more detailed guidance on setting up and using tools within your Vapi assistant, you can refer to the [Tools Calling documentation]() [(1)]() . This provides a comprehensive view on how to configure tools through the dashboard and via API calls.

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