> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.modularmind.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Intelligent Action Use

> How Maia dynamically discovers and uses the right tools for your workflows

## Smart Tool Selection

Maia doesn't require you to manually specify which connections to use. It intelligently selects the right actions based on your intent.

<Note>
  Think of it like talking to a skilled assistant who knows which tools to reach for — you describe the outcome, not the implementation.
</Note>

## Suggested Actions vs. Available Actions

### Suggested Actions

When building a workflow, Maia **suggests** actions for AI agents based on your request:

**Your Request:**

```
"Retrieve Instagram posts from my feed, generate a similar
image for posting,and email me it as an attachment."
```

**Maia's suggested actions for the prompt:**

* Generate Image: Create an image using Nano Banana Pro
* Gmail: Send email with attachment

These suggestions appear in the workflow visualization before execution.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/modularmind-0c3cf90a/p9ou4RR7AwUYGqVg/images/suggested_actions.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=p9ou4RR7AwUYGqVg&q=85&s=6df5de07286a6f7c0082049318103ccf" alt="Edit modular prompt sections" className="my-6 rounded-lg border border-zinc-300 dark:border-zinc-600" noZoom width="809" height="520" data-path="images/suggested_actions.jpg" />
</Frame>

### Available Actions (Dynamic Discovery)

During execution, if Maia encounters a situation not covered by the plan, it **searches its action library** for solutions:

**Scenario:**

* Planned action: "Read the report from Dashboard"
* Problem: Dashboard requires 2FA code
* **Dynamic discovery**: Maia searches for "Get 2FA code" actions
* **Finds**: Gmail action to read 2FA code from email
* **Executes**: Reads code, completes authentication, proceeds with download

**Result:** Workflow adapts without manual intervention

<Card title="Next: Custom Actions" icon="wrench" href="/integrations/custom-actions">
  Learn how to teach Maia new actions with custom API calls
</Card>