agent-tool-builder

Design JSON Schemas and error formats for LLM agent tool interfaces.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/selrai-company/claude-workshop-kit --skill agent-tool-builder-selrai-company
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agent-tool-builder
Source: https://github.com/selrai-company/claude-workshop-kit/tree/main/skills/agent-tool-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/selrai-company/claude-workshop-kit --skill agent-tool-builder-selrai-company

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Agents connected to external code often hallucinate, loop, or fail silently when tool interfaces are ambiguous or poorly documented; this Skill provides the design patterns and documentation practices that prevent those failures by making tool behavior explicit to the model.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tool Schema Design: Create precise, unambiguous JSON Schema for function-calling and tool inputs so the model knows exactly what to send.
  • Input Examples & Guidance: Provide representative input examples and human-readable descriptions that steer model usage and reduce token waste.
  • Structured Error Handling: Define machine-readable error formats and recovery suggestions so agents can detect problems and retry or fallback safely.
  • Use Case: Designing an API wrapper for customer lookup where the agent must pass validated IDs, handle rate limits, and surface actionable error messages.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to produce a concise JSON Schema, a plain-language description, example inputs, and structured error responses for a tool that retrieves customer records by customer_id.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-tool-builder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
Why does my LLM agent hallucinate or fail silently when using function-calling?

LLM agents hallucinate or fail silently during function-calling when tool schemas and descriptions are ambiguous. Defining precise JSON Schema, explicit error formats, and validation rules makes tool behavior clear to the model and prevents these failures.

How do I design JSON Schema for LLM agent tools?

Designing JSON Schema for LLM agent tools involves creating precise input definitions, adding representative examples, and writing human-readable descriptions. This guides model behavior, reduces token waste, and ensures the agent sends exact parameters.

What's the best way to format error handling for agent tool calls?

The best way to format error handling for agent tool calls is defining machine-readable error formats with recovery suggestions. This structured approach allows agents to detect problems and safely retry or fallback during function-calling.

Can I use this tool schema design for multi-agent orchestration and API wrappers?

Yes, this tool schema design applies to multi-agent orchestration, API wrappers, and LLM integration. It satisfies requirements for structured inputs and outputs, explicit validation rules, and graceful recovery across various function-calling scenarios.

How do I prevent agents from looping when external API calls fail?

To prevent agents from looping when API calls fail, provide structured error responses with actionable recovery suggestions. Explicit error formats and validation rules guide the model to gracefully handle rate limits or invalid inputs without repeating failures.