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tool-eval

Evaluate external tools against .claude configuration with structured 8-phase workflow.

Updated Nov 24, 2025
Search Tags:#code reuse#coupling analysis#submodule#tool evaluation#integration decision#licence gating#.claude setup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ByronWilliamsCPA/.claude --skill tool-eval
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tool-eval
Source: https://github.com/ByronWilliamsCPA/.claude/tree/main/.claude/skills/tool-eval
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ByronWilliamsCPA/.claude --skill tool-eval

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates ad-hoc, inconsistent decisions about adopting code, patterns, or entire tools from external repositories, preventing wasted effort on integrations that don't align with your existing .claude setup and workflow constraints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured 8-phase evaluation workflow: Covers characterization, LOC mapping, coupling analysis, licence checks, relationship classification, gap mapping, delivery-model fit, and convergent validation to produce a reproducible, principled verdict.
  • Clear actionable verdicts: Outputs one of four integration decisions (SUBMODULE, PORT PATTERNS, RUN STANDALONE ALONGSIDE, IGNORE) tailored to your setup's specific constraints.
  • Use Case: When you discover a new open-source tool that overlaps with your existing .claude skills or agents, use this Skill to quickly assess if its portable components fill real gaps in your configuration without introducing framework lock-in or licence risks.

Quick Start

Use the tool-eval skill to evaluate the external repository at https://github.com/example/external-tool and save the structured decision document to docs/tool-evals/external-tool.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about tool-eval

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I evaluate external code tools for integration without introducing framework lock-in?▼

Evaluating external tools for integration without framework lock-in requires a structured 8-phase workflow that performs LOC mapping, coupling analysis, licence gating, and delivery-model fit scoring to produce a reproducible integration verdict.

What is the best way to check if an open-source repository has licence conflicts before integration?▼

Checking an open-source repository for licence conflicts before integration involves running a licence gating phase that assesses external code, patterns, and tools against your existing setup constraints to eliminate licence risks prior to adoption.

How do I map code reuse and submodule coupling for an external repository?▼

Mapping code reuse and submodule coupling for an external repository involves executing characterization and coupling analysis phases that evaluate portable components against your existing configuration to identify gaps without introducing framework lock-in.

When do I need a structured tool evaluation workflow for external repositories?▼

You need a structured tool evaluation workflow for external repositories when your team must assess if external code, patterns, or tools fill gaps in existing skills, agents, rules, or standards without making ad-hoc integration decisions.

Can I use code reuse analysis to decide between porting patterns or running a tool standalone?▼

Code reuse analysis supports choosing between porting patterns or running standalone by applying a delivery-model fit scoring phase that outputs actionable integration decisions tailored to your specific configuration and workflow constraints.

What are the limitations of ad-hoc integration decisions for external tools?▼

Ad-hoc integration decisions for external tools lack reproducibility and risk wasted effort on integrations that fail to align with existing .claude setup constraints, necessitating convergent validation to ensure structured, principled integration verdicts.

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