What is the Tool Inspector skill?

It is a utility for Claude Code that lists every available tool, its function signature, and its specific capabilities within your current environment.

Does it show MCP tools?

Yes, it lists any tools provided by connected Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in addition to core built-in tools like Read and Write.

Why use this skill before starting a task?

It ensures the agent knows exactly which tools are available and what parameters they require, preventing syntax errors or failed attempts to use missing capabilities.

Does it display tool permissions?

Yes, it helps identify which tools require manual user permission versus those that are auto-allowed based on your current settings.

Claude Code Tool Inspector

Name: Claude Code Tool Inspector
Author: melodic-software

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Productivity & Workflow

Lists and describes all available Claude Code tools, parameters, and capabilities to ensure precise task execution.

The Tool Inspector skill provides a comprehensive overview of the active environment's capabilities by listing all available Claude Code tools in clear TypeScript function signatures. It serves as a vital discovery mechanism, allowing the agent to understand available file operations, search functions, bash execution, web capabilities, and configured Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers before initiating complex workflows. By providing a clear map of what the AI can and cannot do, it minimizes errors and streamlines the development process.

Key Features

01Clarifies tool permissions and restrictions within the current environment

02Lists core file operations like Read, Write, and Edit with parameter details

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04Identifies active MCP server tools and their specific functions

05Displays search and execution capabilities including Glob, Grep, and Bash

06Surfaces available web interaction and subagent tasking tools

Use Cases

01Onboarding to a new environment to see which MCP servers are currently connected

02Checking permission levels for specific tools to avoid runtime authorization blockers

03Verifying tool availability and syntax before performing complex file modifications

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add melodic-software/claude-code-plugins tools

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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