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Does Claude Code have Function Calling?

YES

Built-in tools plus MCP and the Agent SDK invoke structured tool calls.

Does Claude Code have Function Calling?

Claude Code supports Function Calling. Developers can define custom tools/functions that the AI can choose to invoke, returning structured JSON arguments to execute actions. Claude Code is Anthropic’s agentic coding tool. Built-in tools plus MCP and the Agent SDK invoke structured tool calls.

Tool
⌨️ Claude Code by Anthropic
Feature
Function Calling Β· Developer
Status
Yes, requires pro plan
Notes
Built-in tools plus MCP and the Agent SDK invoke structured tool calls.
Pricing
Requires Pro plan.
Last verified
2026-08-21
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