Tool Presets
- 25 installs
- 4 repo stars
- Updated April 11, 2026
- 89jobrien/steve
tool-presets is a Claude Code skill that provides standardized tool-set definitions to give similar agent types consistent tool access.
About
tool-presets is a Claude Code skill that defines standardized tool sets for agents so similar agent types get consistent tool access. It provides six named presets, from dev-tools to full-stack, referenced in an agent's frontmatter. Developers use it when authoring Claude Code agents to pick the right tool bundle. It includes a selection guide and per-preset reference files.
- Defines standardized tool sets for Claude Code agents (dev-tools, file-ops, analysis, research, orchestration, full-stac
- Ensures consistent tool access across similar agent types via frontmatter presets
- Includes a selection guide and per-preset reference files
Tool Presets by the numbers
- 25 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- Ranked #9,800 of 16,544 AI & Agent Building skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
tool-presets capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- tool configuration · agent authoring
- Use cases
- orchestration
What tool-presets says it does
Standardized tool set definitions for Claude Code agents. Use these presets to ensure consistent tool access across similar agent types.
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| Installs | 25 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 4 |
| Last updated | April 11, 2026 |
| Repository | 89jobrien/steve ↗ |
What it does
Assign a standardized tool preset to a Claude Code agent so similar agent types share consistent tool access.
Who is it for?
Developers authoring Claude Code subagents who want consistent, predefined tool bundles.
When should I use this skill?
Defining a Claude Code agent and choosing which tools it should have access to.
What you get
Agents configured with a consistent, named tool preset appropriate to their role.
- A configured agent tools list
- A chosen tool preset
By the numbers
- 6 tool presets defined
Files
Tool Presets Skill
Standardized tool set definitions for Claude Code agents. Use these presets to ensure consistent tool access across similar agent types.
Available Presets
| Preset | Tools | Best For |
|---|---|---|
dev-tools | Read, Write, Edit, Bash | Development/coding agents |
file-ops | Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob | File manipulation agents |
analysis | Read, Grep, Glob, Bash | Code analysis agents |
research | Read, Write, WebSearch, WebFetch | Research agents |
orchestration | Read, Write, Edit, Task, TodoWrite | Coordinator agents |
full-stack | All tools | Comprehensive agents |
Usage
Reference a preset in your agent's frontmatter:
---
name: my-agent
description: Agent description
tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash # Use dev-tools preset pattern
skills: tool-presets
---Preset Selection Guide
When to use dev-tools
- Writing or modifying code
- Running build/test commands
- General development tasks
When to use file-ops
- Searching codebases
- Refactoring across files
- Code analysis without execution
When to use analysis
- Read-only code review
- Pattern detection
- Static analysis
When to use research
- Documentation lookup
- External API research
- Web-based information gathering
When to use orchestration
- Multi-agent coordination
- Complex task breakdown
- Workflow management
When to use full-stack
- Comprehensive agents needing all capabilities
- Meta agents that delegate to others
Reference Files
For detailed tool lists per preset, see:
dev-tools.md- Development tools presetfile-ops.md- File operations presetanalysis.md- Code analysis presetresearch.md- Research tools presetorchestration.md- Multi-agent orchestration preset
analysis Preset
Tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash
Purpose
Toolset for code analysis agents that need to search, read, and run analysis tools.
Included Tools
- Read: Read files for detailed analysis
- Grep: Search file contents with regex patterns
- Glob: Find files by name patterns
- Bash: Run linters, analyzers, and diagnostic tools
Use Cases
- Code review
- Static analysis
- Security scanning
- Dependency auditing
- Architecture analysis
Example Agents Using This Preset
code-reviewertriage-expertarchitect-reviewerlog-analyzercode-linter
dev-tools Preset
Tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash
Purpose
Standard toolset for development and coding agents that need to read, write, and execute code.
Included Tools
- Read: Read files, images, PDFs, notebooks
- Write: Create new files
- Edit: Modify existing files with precise replacements
- Bash: Execute shell commands, run builds, tests, scripts
Use Cases
- Writing new features
- Bug fixes
- Running tests
- Build automation
- Code generation
Example Agents Using This Preset
test-automatortest-engineerperformance-profilerbackend-architectfullstack-developer
file-ops Preset
Tools: Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob
Purpose
Toolset for agents focused on file manipulation and codebase navigation without shell execution.
Included Tools
- Read: Read files, images, PDFs, notebooks
- Write: Create new files
- Edit: Modify existing files with precise replacements
- Grep: Search file contents with regex patterns
- Glob: Find files by name patterns
Use Cases
- Code refactoring
- Search and replace across files
- Documentation updates
- File reorganization
- Pattern-based file discovery
Example Agents Using This Preset
refactoring-experttechnical-writerdocumentation-expertunused-code-cleaner
orchestration Preset
Tools: Read, Write, Edit, Task, TodoWrite
Purpose
Toolset for coordinator agents that manage complex workflows and delegate to other agents.
Included Tools
- Read: Read files and context
- Write: Create plans and documentation
- Edit: Update existing documents
- Task: Launch and coordinate sub-agents
- TodoWrite: Track task progress
Use Cases
- Multi-agent coordination
- Complex project management
- Research orchestration
- Workflow automation
- Task decomposition
Example Agents Using This Preset
research-orchestratorresearch-coordinatortask-decomposition-expertcontext-managerparallel-research-executor
research Preset
Tools: Read, Write, WebSearch, WebFetch
Purpose
Toolset for research agents that gather information from web and local sources.
Included Tools
- Read: Read local files and documents
- Write: Create research reports and notes
- WebSearch: Search the web for information
- WebFetch: Fetch and analyze web page content
Use Cases
- Technical research
- Documentation lookup
- Competitive analysis
- API documentation review
- Market research
Example Agents Using This Preset
academic-researchertechnical-researchersearch-specialistcompetitive-intelligence-analystfact-checker
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What presets are available?
dev-tools, file-ops, analysis, research, orchestration, and full-stack.
How do you apply a preset?
Reference the preset's tool pattern in the agent's frontmatter tools field.