tools

Create and register custom tool sets with Zod schemas in Platypus.

63|9|Updated Jun 15, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/willdady/platypus --skill tools-willdady
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tools
Source: https://github.com/willdady/platypus/tree/main/.agents/skills/tools
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/willdady/platypus --skill tools-willdady

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines the complex process of defining, registering, and integrating custom tools into the Platypus platform, ensuring agents can reliably execute specialized tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tool Lifecycle Management: Provides a standardized framework for creating, updating, and sharing backend tools using the AI SDK.
  • UI Integration: Guides the mapping of tool sets to frontend icons and custom UI components for a seamless user experience.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to add a new currency conversion tool to their agent. This skill provides the exact steps to define the tool, register it in the backend, and configure the frontend icon so the agent can use it immediately in chat.

Quick Start

Load the tools skill to get instructions on how to register a new tool set for my agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about tools

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I register custom backend tools for an AI agent using TypeScript?

To register custom AI agent tools, use this skill to define tool sets with Zod schemas and the AI SDK within the Platypus framework. It provides a standardized process for backend tool lifecycle management and multi-tenant deployment.

What is the best way to map custom UI components to AI agent tools?

Mapping custom UI components to AI agent tools involves using this skill's frontend integration guidelines. It maps backend tool sets to frontend icons and custom interfaces, ensuring a seamless user experience during chat execution.

Can I use Zod schemas to define backend tools in a multi-tenant agent environment?

Yes, you can use Zod schemas to define backend tools in a multi-tenant agent environment. This skill ensures consistent tool execution and discovery across multiple tenants by standardizing tool definitions with the AI SDK.

How do I add a new custom tool to a Platypus AI agent?

To add a new custom tool to a Platypus AI agent, load this skill for instructions on defining the backend logic, registering the tool set, and configuring the frontend UI. This enables the agent to use the specialized tool immediately in chat.

Does the Platypus framework support custom AI SDK tool lifecycle management?

Yes, the Platypus framework supports custom AI SDK tool lifecycle management through this skill. It streamlines creating, updating, and sharing backend tools, ensuring agents reliably execute specialized tasks across multi-tenant environments.