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title: OpenAI Functions Agent node documentation
description: Learn how to use the OpenAI Functions Agent of the AI Agent node in n8n. Follow technical documentation to integrate the OpenAI Functions Agent into your workflows.
contentType: [integration, reference]
priority: critical
---

# OpenAI Functions Agent node

Use the OpenAI Functions Agent node to use an [OpenAI functions model](https://platform.openai.com/docs/guides/function-calling). These are models that detect when a function should be called and respond with the inputs that should be passed to the function.

Refer to [AI Agent](/integrations/builtin/cluster-nodes/root-nodes/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent/index.md) for more information on the AI Agent node itself.

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## Node parameters

Configure the OpenAI Functions Agent using the following parameters.

### Prompt

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### Require Specific Output Format

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## Node options

Refine the OpenAI Functions Agent node's behavior using these options:

### System Message 

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### Max Iterations

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### Return Intermediate Steps

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### Tracing Metadata

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## Templates and examples

Refer to the main AI Agent node's [Templates and examples](/integrations/builtin/cluster-nodes/root-nodes/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent/index.md#templates-and-examples) section.

## Common issues

For common questions or issues and suggested solutions, refer to [Common issues](/integrations/builtin/cluster-nodes/root-nodes/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent/common-issues.md).