How can AI agents execute third-party API callouts without extensive coding?

The option mentioning External Services as Custom Agent Actions is correct because Salesforce provides a way to integrate third-party API services into its platform in a user-friendly manner. By allowing the definition of external services through a declarative approach, users can create custom agent actions that leverage existing API endpoints without needing deep programming knowledge.

This functionality enables users to define external services in Salesforce and automatically generate Apex actions that can be invoked from agent interactions. This seamless integration streamlines the process of invoking API calls, making it significantly easier and faster to utilize third-party services within the Salesforce environment.

In contrast, other options suggest approaches that may require more intricate coding or might not facilitate the easy, code-free execution of API callouts. For instance, custom agent permits and third-party API frameworks imply a level of complexity and manual configuration that is not as streamlined as the use of external services. Automated API integration could refer to processes that still necessitate significant setup or coding, diverging from the low-code approach that Salesforce aims to promote with custom agent actions.