use-the-best-tool
Installation
SKILL.md
Use the Best Tool
Select optimal CLI tools → graceful fallback → research when needed.
<when_to_use>
- Choosing which tool for file search, content search, JSON processing
- Tool taking unexpectedly long for task size
- User expresses frustration with current tool
- Task could be done more elegantly
- Need to verify tool availability before recommending
NOT for: tasks where tool choice is predetermined, simple one-line commands
</when_to_use>
Run detection script before selecting tools: