At Pickaxe, we're always pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI. We're thrilled to share some powerful new features that will help you connect your Pickaxes to more tools, streamline your workflows, and unlock even more amazing potential. Let's dive into the exciting potential of Model Context Protocols (MCPs), the new Pickaxe API, and the versatile Studio API.

Model Context Protocols (MCPs): Connecting Your Pickaxes to the World

Ever wished your Pickaxes could talk to other tools more easily? That's exactly what Model Context Protocols (MCPs) are all about! Don't let the fancy name fool you – MCPs simply make it easy to connect your Pickaxes to other platforms.

Inside the Pickaxe builder, head over to the 'Actions' area. You'll find some ready-to-use MCPs we've built for you, plus the option to add your own MCP servers along with many additional community-generated actions. With all these building blocks, your Pickaxes won't just behave in a certain way; they'll be able to reach out, grab information from the real world, and even make changes.

Take our OpenAI web search MCP, for example. This built-in tool lets your Pickaxe browse the web and visit pages, which is a huge step up from previous integrations. Now, your Pickaxe can actually dig into online content. Imagine asking it to research a topic, find pricing details across different websites, or even pull specific info about a company. It's smart enough to navigate pages, extract what's important, and even give you links to check things out yourself.

Extending Capabilities with External MCPs: The Notion Example

Pickaxe gives you the flexibility to connect with external MCP servers too. Services like Smithy act as a bridge, letting you integrate with a growing number of platforms. A cool example is the Notion MCP: your Pickaxe can now chat with your Notion documents! Just pop your Notion API key into Smithy, and it'll generate the simple JSON needed to get your Pickaxe connected.

This means your Pickaxe can now access, retrieve, and even update information right inside your Notion databases. Think about it: your AI tool could find pricing details from your internal Notion docs or update project statuses automatically. MCPs open up a whole new world of possibilities for automating tasks and keeping your information organized within your AI workflows. The real power of MCPs is their ability to add, get, and change information across all sorts of connected environments, giving you incredible control over your data and processes.

The New Pickaxe API: Integrating Your AI Tools Everywhere

Good news for Pro users! The new Pickaxe API is here to change how you use your Pickaxes. It lets you take your AI tools beyond the Pickaxe platform and plug them directly into your existing workflows.

Imagine you have a Pickaxe that drafts email responses for customer inquiries. While it might already be hooked up to an email service like Front, the Pickaxe API lets you connect it to almost any other service out there. By creating an API deployment for your Pickaxe, you get all the instructions and a unique link to make that integration happen.

Connecting it is pretty straightforward. For example, if you use a tool like Make (formerly Integromat), you can set up a simple HTTP POST request to your Pickaxe API endpoint. Just include the necessary authorization header and send your message as a JSON payload. YourPickaxe will process it and send back a response, ready for your integrating service to use. This means your AI tools can now be triggered and used in a huge variety of platforms and automation scenarios.

We're working on a native Make integration that will make this even easier, but for now, the HTTP method gives you immediate flexibility. It lets you weave your Pickaxes into complex integration flows, turning them into super versatile components that can work with all your other applications. This really expands what your AI tools can do and where they can go!

The Studio API: Advanced Management of Your AI Studios

For our Pro users, the latest and greatest addition to Pickaxe’s API family is the Studio API. This is a game-changer for anyone looking for serious control over their AI studios. It lets you manage everything from documents to users and even user memories, all programmatically.

With the Studio API, you can:

●     Manage Documents: Easily add, remove, or tweak documents in your studio. This is super handy for keeping your knowledge bases fresh and making sure your AI tools always have the latest info.

●     Automate User Management:Automatically invite or remove users from your studio. If you’re already managing users through another service, this makes it a breeze to keep yourPickaxe studio in sync.

●     Control User Memories: Create and adjust memories for your users right through the API. This means you can build personalized AI experiences that learn and adapt based on how each user interacts.

Getting started with the Studio API is similar to the Pickaxe API. You’ll generate an API key, then set up your external service (like Make) to send POST requests to the Studio API endpoint. Just include the necessary authorization and data. For example, inviting a new user to a studio can be as simple as sending their email address in the request.

This level of programmatic control over yourAI studios opens up huge possibilities for automation and customization.Whether you’re running a big team, connecting with your CRM, or building slick user onboarding flows, the Studio API gives you the tools to streamline your operations and deliver truly tailored AI experiences.

Keep Evolving with Pickaxe

Pickaxe continues to grow and improve with every update. These new capabilities are just the start. Harnessing MCPs to tap live data, leveraging the Pickaxe API to embed AI in your workflows, and using the Studio API to programmatically manage your tools—each one empowers you to build smarter and more connected solutions.

Give these features a try today and let us know what you create. Join the conversation and share your experience in thePickaxe Community Forum. Your feedback, tips, and ideas fuel the community and help shape what Pickaxe becomes next.

Let’s keep pushing the boundaries together and ignite what’s possible with AI and Pickaxe.

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