tool-design

Design tool interfaces for agent systems with unambiguous descriptions.

Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bykoleksii-hardo/hardo-app --skill tool-design-bykoleksii-hardo
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Skill: tool-design
Source: https://github.com/bykoleksii-hardo/hardo-app/tree/main/.claude/skills/tool-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bykoleksii-hardo/hardo-app --skill tool-design-bykoleksii-hardo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps in designing tool interfaces for agent systems, ensuring clarity, precision, and usability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tool Description Engineering: Create clear, structured tool descriptions for agents.
  • Consolidation Principle: Apply the consolidation principle to reduce ambiguity and improve selection accuracy.
  • Tool Collection Design: Organize tool collections for efficient use and maintainability.
  • Use Case: Design a tool for a text-to-SQL agent that simplifies complex query generation by providing a single, comprehensive command.

Quick Start

Generate a tool description for a new tool that retrieves customer information.

Frequently Asked Questions about tool-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design tool interfaces for agent systems with clear descriptions?

Designing tool interfaces for agent systems requires creating unambiguous descriptions and applying the consolidation principle to reduce selection ambiguity. This Skill helps structure tool descriptions, ensuring agents can accurately select and interact with the correct tool.

What is the consolidation principle in tool design for agent systems?

The consolidation principle in tool design reduces ambiguity and improves tool selection accuracy by organizing multiple similar commands into a single, comprehensive interface. It simplifies complex agent interactions by minimizing overlapping tool functionalities.

How do I create a tool description for a text-to-SQL agent?

To create a tool description for a text-to-SQL agent, you structure a single, comprehensive command that simplifies complex query generation. This involves documenting the interface with unambiguous parameters to ensure precise agent interaction.

What's the best way to organize tool collections for efficient agent use?

The best way to organize tool collections for agent systems is to apply the consolidation principle and structured description engineering. This ensures maintainability and efficient tool selection by reducing ambiguity across the available interface options.

Do I need prior knowledge of tool design best practices to use this?

Yes, applying these tool interface design techniques requires existing knowledge of tool design best practices and principles for agent interaction. The Skill focuses on structuring descriptions and organizing collections rather than teaching foundational concepts.