Tooluniverse Custom Tool
This tool allows you to create and use custom AI tools for specialized tasks, boosting efficiency and tailoring responses precisely.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add tooluniverse-custom-tool npx -- -y @trustedskills/tooluniverse-custom-tool
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"tooluniverse-custom-tool": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/tooluniverse-custom-tool"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The tooluniverse-custom-tool skill allows AI agents to execute custom tools. It provides a mechanism for extending the agent's capabilities beyond pre-built functions, enabling integration with specific workflows or systems. This tool can be used to call external APIs or run local scripts based on user instructions.
When to use it
- Automating repetitive tasks: Integrate with internal systems to automate data entry or report generation.
- Connecting to specialized services: Access and utilize functionalities from niche tools not natively supported by the agent.
- Extending functionality for specific domains: Build custom actions tailored to a particular industry or application, like financial analysis or scientific research.
- Running local scripts: Execute Python or other scripts directly within the AI agent's environment.
Key capabilities
- Custom tool execution
- API integration
- Scripting support (Python)
- Extensible functionality
Example prompts
- "Run the 'calculate_tax' custom tool with income of 50000 and state as California."
- "Execute the script located at /path/to/my/script.py using the custom tool skill."
- "Use the custom tool to call the external API endpoint https://example.com/api/data, passing parameters: { 'key': 'value' }."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure the necessary dependencies (e.g., Python interpreter) are installed and configured correctly for script execution.
- Carefully define the input parameters and expected output format for custom tools to ensure accurate results.
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