# Tools

Arcade provides a comprehensive ecosystem for AI tools that enable your agents to take real-world actions. Whether you need pre-built integrations or want to create custom functionality, Arcade has you covered.

## Explore Our Tool Catalog

Discover hundreds of ready-to-use tools for popular services like Gmail, Slack, GitHub, and more. Our catalog contains production-ready MCP servers that handle authentication, permissions, and API integrations seamlessly.

[Browse Tool Catalog →](/resources/integrations)

## Create Your Own Tools

Build custom tools tailored to your specific needs using our powerful development framework. Create MCP servers, define tool schemas, and deploy them to production with ease.

[Learn to Build Tools →](/guides/create-tools/tool-basics/build-mcp-server)

## Contribute to the Catalog

Share your tools with the Arcade community and help expand our ecosystem. Submit your MCP servers to make them available to developers worldwide.

[Add Your Tools to the Catalog →](/guides/create-tools/contribute/registry-early-access)

## Why Choose Arcade Tools?

- **Authentication Built-in**: OAuth flows and user permissions handled automatically
- **Production Ready**: Tested, documented, and maintained by our team
- **Universal Compatibility**: Works with any LLM or agent framework via MCP
- **Scalable Architecture**: Tools run independently and scale based on demand

## Getting Started

1. **Explore**: Browse our catalog to find tools for your use case
2. **Integrate**: Use our client libraries to connect tools to your agents
3. **Customize**: Create your own tools when you need specific functionality
4. **Share**: Contribute back to the community by adding your tools to our catalog