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tool-design

Design tool descriptions with inputs, outputs, and error handling.

Updated Feb 14, 2026
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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Shakudo-io/opencode-skills --skill tool-design-shakudo-io
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: tool-design
Source: https://github.com/Shakudo-io/opencode-skills/tree/main/context-optimization/skills/tool-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Shakudo-io/opencode-skills --skill tool-design-shakudo-io

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Designing tool interfaces for AI agents to reduce ambiguity, improve discoverability, and standardize interactions across tool ecosystems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clear Tool Description Engineering: Define what a tool does, when to use it, required inputs, return structure, and error conditions with consistent naming.
  • Consolidation & Architectural Reduction: Favor a single umbrella tool for complete workflows while preserving separate tools for fundamentally different behaviors.
  • Tool Collection Design & Testing: Establish guidelines for naming conventions, example-driven usage, error handling, and agent-focused evaluation.

Quick Start

Draft a complete tool description for a given function following the standard schema and examples, including name, description, parameters, returns, and errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about tool-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design AI agent tools that reduce ambiguity and standardize interactions?▼

To design AI agent tools with reduced ambiguity, you craft a precise tool description that unambiguously defines purpose, inputs, outputs, and error handling using a consistent documentation schema.

When should I consolidate multiple agent tools into a single umbrella tool?▼

You should consolidate multiple agent workflows into a single umbrella tool when behaviors align, but preserve separate tools when behaviors fundamentally differ to maintain clarity.

What is the best way to structure tool descriptions for rapid agent adoption?▼

The best way to structure tool descriptions for rapid agent adoption is to follow a standard schema including name, description, parameters, returns, and errors, supplemented with clear examples.

How do I evaluate and test a tool collection designed for AI agents?▼

You evaluate a tool collection by establishing guidelines for naming conventions, example-driven usage, error handling, and agent-focused evaluation to ensure reliable AI interactions.

Why does my AI agent struggle to select the correct tool from my collection?▼

Your AI agent struggles to select the correct tool due to inconsistent naming, missing examples, or ambiguous descriptions, which can be fixed by applying a consolidation-driven architectural approach.

Do I need to specify error conditions when defining tool interfaces for AI agents?▼

Yes, you need to specify error conditions when defining tool interfaces to ensure reliable AI behavior, minimize ambiguity, and enable agents to handle failures gracefully.

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