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Guide for discovering 540+ developer tools, design resources, AI platforms, and agencies using the thetoolforthat MCP server. Use when asked to find tools for a project, recommend tech stack components, discover design agencies, or search for specific tool categories.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- thetoolforthat
- description:
- Guide for discovering 540+ developer tools, design resources, AI platforms, and agencies using the thetoolforthat MCP server. Use when asked to find tools for a project, recommend tech stack components, discover design agencies, or search for specific tool categories.
The Tool For That - MCP Skill
This skill teaches you how to effectively use the thetoolforthat MCP server to help users discover developer tools, design resources, AI platforms, agencies, and more from a curated collection of 540+ resources.
Available MCP Tools
| Tool | Description | When to Use |
|------|-------------|-------------|
| search-tools | Search by keyword, tool name, or category | User asks for specific tools or searches by name |
| list-categories | List all categories and subcategories | User wants to explore what's available |
| get-tools-by-category | Get all tools in a category | User wants everything in a specific category |
| recommend-tools | Get recommendations for a use case | User describes what they're building |
Tool Usage Patterns
1. Search Tools (search-tools)
Best for finding specific tools or searching by keywords.
Parameters:
query(required): Search term - can be a keyword, tool name, or categorycategory(optional): Filter results to a specific categorylimit(optional): Maximum results (default: 20)
Example queries:
- "animation" - finds animation tools and libraries
- "React" - finds React-related tools
- "Vercel" - finds a specific tool by name
2. List Categories (list-categories)
Returns the complete taxonomy of categories and subcategories. Use this first when users want to explore or aren't sure what they need.
No parameters required.
3. Get Tools by Category (get-tools-by-category)
Returns all tools in a specific category or subcategory.
Parameters:
category(required): Category or subcategory name (case-insensitive, partial match)
Example categories:
- "Component Libraries"
- "Design Agencies"
- "AI Agents & Automation"
4. Recommend Tools (recommend-tools)
Analyzes a use case description and returns relevant tools ranked by relevance.
Parameters:
useCase(required): Description of what the user is building or needs
Example use cases:
- "building a SaaS dashboard with authentication"
- "need animation libraries for React"
- "setting up monitoring for a Node.js API"
Workflow Guidelines
When User Asks for Recommendations
- Use
recommend-toolswith their description - Present results organized by relevance
- Include tool name, URL, and brief description
- Suggest related categories if applicable
When User Searches for Something Specific
- Use
search-toolswith their query - If too many results, suggest filtering by category
- If no results, suggest alternative search terms
When User Wants to Explore
- Use
list-categoriesto show available options - Once they pick a category, use
get-tools-by-category - Highlight standout tools with context
Response Formatting
When presenting tools to users:
**[Tool Name](url)** - Brief description
Category: Main Category > Subcategory
For multiple recommendations, group by category:
## Animation Tools
**[Rive](https://rive.app/)** - Design and animation tool for interactive motion-based designs
**[Motion](https://motion.dev/)** - JavaScript animation library for fluid, interactive animations
## Component Libraries
**[shadcn/ui](https://ui.shadcn.com/)** - Customizable React components built on Radix UI
Category Overview
The collection is organized into these main categories:
- Infrastructure & DevOps - Deployment, secrets, testing, monitoring
- Backend & Data - Databases, search, web scraping
- AI & Machine Learning - Model hosting, frameworks, voice, agents
- Frontend & UI - Component libraries, design kits, state management
- Design & Creative - Animation, 3D, design resources, icons
- Video & Media - AI video, screen recording, infrastructure
- Developer Tools - IDEs, terminal, API clients, documentation
- Authentication & Security - Auth providers, compliance
- Communication - Notifications, SMS, email, real-time
- Business Tools - Support, CRM, forms, marketing, sales
- Finance & Payments - Payments, accounting
- Mobile & Desktop - Cross-platform, React Native, app store
- Hiring & Operations - Talent, contracts, productivity
- Boilerplates & Starters - Starter kits and templates
- Agencies & Designers - Design agencies and individual designers
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