Hi Michael,
Yes, you can pass the JSON payload from your API call to a custom tool within Vapi. To do this, follow these steps:
1. **Create or Configure a Custom Tool**:
- Navigate to your Vapi Dashboard and go to the Tools section.
- Create a new tool or modify an existing one. Ensure you define the input parameters your tool needs to accept, such as the structure of your JSON payload.
2. **API Configuration**:
- Use the Vapi API to create or update your tool with the required JSON structure. You can define the parameters in your tool configuration by specifying the expected data format.
3. **Integration with the Assistant**:
- Once configured, add the tool to your assistant by navigating to the Assistants page in the Dashboard, selecting your assistant, and adding the tool in the Tools tab.
4. **JSON Payload Handling**:
- Your server should parse the incoming JSON payload and map it to the parameters required by the tool during the API call.
For more details, you can refer to the [Custom Tools documentation](
https://docs.vapi.ai/tools/custom-tools) for instructions on configuring and using custom tools effectively. This integration allows you to seamlessly pass complex data structures from external sources to your Vapi assistant tools.