Computational queries

Wolfram Alpha answers questions across math, science, and reference data. When a workflow needs a calculated or factual value, a Beam agent forms the query, reads the structured result, and applies your rule for how to use it in the record. It writes the computed value and its source back for traceability. Well-defined queries resolve automatically. Questions that return no result, several interpretations, or a value outside expected bounds are handed to a person. Someone reviews those before the agent commits an answer that a downstream step or report would otherwise treat as trusted.

Curated data lookups

Wolfram Alpha exposes curated datasets covering topics like geography, finance, and units. As a record needs enrichment, a Beam agent looks up the relevant fact, reads the returned value with its units, and applies your rule to place it in the correct field. It notes the retrieval date alongside the value. Clear lookups populate fields on their own. Results that are ambiguous, stale, or unit-mismatched are flagged for a person rather than written blindly. Your team confirms the right figure before the agent stores it against a record other processes will read from.

Formula evaluation

Wolfram Alpha can evaluate formulas and unit conversions on demand. When a step requires a conversion or a computed expression, a Beam agent submits the formula, reads the evaluated result, and applies your rule for precision and rounding before writing it back. It records the inputs it used for later checking. Standard evaluations complete without review. Expressions that fail to parse, divide by zero, or produce an implausible figure are routed to a person. Someone verifies the inputs and intent before the agent uses a result in a calculation others depend on.