Setup Build Tools
Helps with setup and configuration, building as part of agent workflows workflows.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add setup-build-tools npx -- -y @trustedskills/setup-build-tools
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"setup-build-tools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/setup-build-tools"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill automates the discovery and installation of essential build tools required to compile and develop software on your system. It streamlines the initial environment setup process for AI agents working within development workflows.
When to use it
- Initializing a fresh Linux or Debian-based development environment before starting a new project.
- Installing compilers (like GCC or Clang) and package managers needed for native code compilation.
- Preparing the system for containerized builds that require specific host-level dependencies.
- Resolving missing build dependencies when an AI agent encounters compilation errors.
Key capabilities
- Identifies necessary build tools based on the target project requirements.
- Executes automated installation commands via system package managers.
- Configures the environment to ensure compilers and libraries are accessible.
- Operates within the
claude-desktop-debiancontext for Debian-specific tooling.
Example prompts
- "Set up my development environment with all necessary build tools for a C++ project."
- "Install the required compilers and libraries to compile this Rust application."
- "Configure my system so I can build native extensions without manual intervention."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your AI agent has appropriate permissions to install system packages, as this skill modifies the host environment. Verify that the target OS matches Debian or a compatible distribution before execution to avoid package manager errors.
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