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tool-picker

Recommend Claude Desktop tabs (Chat, Cowork, or Code) for tasks.

1|1|Updated Mar 19, 2026
Search Tags:#claude#mcp#workflow-optimization#token-economics#tool-picker#tab-selection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EdytaKucharska/claude-tool-picker --skill tool-picker
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tool-picker
Source: https://github.com/EdytaKucharska/claude-tool-picker/tree/main/tool-picker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EdytaKucharska/claude-tool-picker --skill tool-picker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Recommends the most efficient Claude Desktop tab (Chat, Cowork, or Code) for a given task, helping users minimize token waste and optimize performance when using MCP connectors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tab selection guidance: Determines whether Chat, Cowork, or Code is best for a task description, coding, or file automation.
  • MCP-aware decision framework: Considers MCP connectors' costs and capabilities to steer the user to the most appropriate workflow.
  • Usage scenarios: Applies to writing, automation setup, data discovery, and development tasks across MCP-enabled workflows.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to identify the optimal tab (Chat, Cowork, or Code) for the task before proceeding.

Frequently Asked Questions about tool-picker

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I choose the right Claude Desktop tab for my task?▼

Choosing the right Claude Desktop tab requires evaluating your task description against the capabilities of Chat, Cowork, and Code. An automated recommendation framework analyzes MCP connector costs to select the most efficient tab for your workflow.

How does tab selection affect token usage with MCP connectors?▼

Tab selection affects token usage by aligning task requirements with Chat, Cowork, or Code capabilities. An MCP-aware decision framework steers workflows to the appropriate tab, minimizing token waste and optimizing connector performance.

When should I use the Code tab instead of Chat for file automation?▼

Use the Code tab instead of Chat for tasks involving coding, file operations, or automation setup. An automated tab selection framework evaluates your task description to determine if Code is the optimal choice over Chat or Cowork.

Do I need MCP connectors to use the Claude tab recommendation framework?▼

You do not need MCP connectors to use the tab recommendation framework, as it applies to any task description where tab choice affects outcomes. However, it actively considers MCP connector costs to optimize performance when connectors are involved.

What is the best way to optimize Claude workflows for coding and data discovery?▼

The best way to optimize Claude workflows for coding and data discovery is to identify the optimal tab before proceeding. Automatically selecting between Chat, Cowork, or Code based on task descriptions minimizes token waste and maximizes connector efficiency.

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