Tool Selection
This skill automatically selects the most appropriate tool for a given task, streamlining workflows and boosting productivity by choosing the best solution quickly.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add tool-selection npx -- -y @trustedskills/tool-selection
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"tool-selection": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/tool-selection"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The tool-selection skill assists AI agents in choosing appropriate tools from a predefined set to accomplish tasks. It analyzes user requests and suggests relevant tools based on their capabilities, streamlining workflows and improving efficiency. The agent can then execute these selected tools to fulfill the user’s needs.
When to use it
- Complex task automation: When a task requires multiple steps or utilizes various functionalities best handled by different tools.
- User onboarding: To guide new users through available tools and their applications.
- Dynamic workflows: In scenarios where the optimal tool selection changes based on user input or environmental factors.
- Reducing agent decision fatigue: By presenting a curated list of suitable tools, easing the burden of choice for the AI agent.
Key capabilities
- Tool suggestion based on request analysis
- Predefined set of available tools (specific tools not listed)
- Workflow streamlining through tool execution
- User guidance and onboarding support
Example prompts
- "I need to summarize this document and then translate it into French. What tools should I use?"
- "What's the best way to extract data from this PDF file?"
- “Suggest a tool for creating a simple presentation.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill relies on a predefined set of available tools; its effectiveness is limited by the scope and accuracy of that list. Ensure the agent has access to, and understands the capabilities of, all listed tools for optimal performance.
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