# Call ConvAI

This node allows you **to connect with third-party chatbot platforms,** custom NLP engines, or specialized conversation services when you need capabilities beyond the built-in LLM options.

#### Setting up Conv AI connections:

1. First, make sure you configure the external service connection (in "[Configurations](https://docs.virbe.ai/dashboard-management/configurations/conversational-engines)" section)
2. Set up any required authentication

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#### Common use cases:

* Specialized chatbot integrations
* Custom NLP processing
* Industry-specific AI services
* Legacy system integration
* External recommendation engines