Local AI Glossary
What is Function calling?
Source: paperswithcode/function-calling
The ability of an LLM to output structured JSON that invokes external functions. Used to connect LLMs to tools, APIs, and databases. Supported by Ollama, Mullama, and vLLM via OpenAI-compatible schemas.
How Function calling fits in the local AI stack
Function calling is part of the broader local AI ecosystem. See the related guides, comparisons, and tools below to see how it applies in practice.
See also
- Full Local AI Glossary
- All learn topics
- What is Local AI?
- Quantization explained
- Hardware requirements
- How to choose a local LLM