Amp Tool Creator

Create custom toolbox tools that extend Amp's capabilities using simple executable scripts.

When to Use

• User asks to create a custom tool for Amp
• User wants to wrap a CLI command for controlled agent use
• User needs project-specific tooling (test runners, database queries, build scripts)
• A skill needs bundled executable tools in its tools/ directory
• User says "create a tool", "make a tool", "add a command"

Overview

Toolbox tools are executable files that communicate with Amp via stdin/stdout using a simple protocol. They can be written in any language—bash, zsh, JavaScript (bun), Python, Go, etc.

Key characteristics: