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Using Custom Tools in BB

BB supports extending its functionality through custom tools created by the community. This guide explains how to find, install, and use custom tools in your BB projects.

Table of Contents

  1. Understanding Custom Tools
  2. Finding Tools
  3. Installing Tools
  4. Using Custom Tools
  5. Managing Tools
  6. Troubleshooting

Understanding Custom Tools

Custom tools extend BB's capabilities by adding new functionality. These tools:

  • Are created by the BB community
  • Follow BB's security and quality guidelines
  • Can be easily installed and used in your projects
  • Are published through the BB Tool Library

Finding Tools

BB Tool Library

The BB Tool Library is the central repository for custom tools. To find tools:

  1. Visit the BB Tool Library (coming soon)
  2. Browse categories or search for specific functionality
  3. Review tool documentation and examples
  4. Check compatibility with your BB version

Tool Categories

Tools are organized into categories such as:

  • File Operations
  • Code Analysis
  • Documentation
  • Project Management
  • Integration Tools
  • Utility Tools

Installing Tools

Prerequisites

Before installing custom tools:

  1. Ensure you have the latest BB version
  2. Review the tool's requirements
  3. Check for any dependencies

Installation Process

To install a tool:

bb tool install <tool-name>

For example:

bb tool install code-analyzer

Version Management

Specify versions during installation:

bb tool install code-analyzer@1.2.0

Using Custom Tools

Custom tools integrate seamlessly with BB's interface:

  1. Tools appear in BB's tool list automatically
  2. Use them like built-in tools in conversations
  3. Access tool documentation with: 
    bb tool help <tool-name>

Example Usage

User: Analyze the code quality of src/main.ts
BB: I'll use the code-analyzer tool for this.

<tool usage details>

Managing Tools

Listing Installed Tools

View installed tools:

bb tool list

Updating Tools

Update specific tools:

bb tool update <tool-name>

Update all tools:

bb tool update --all

Removing Tools

Remove tools you no longer need:

bb tool remove <tool-name>

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Tool Not Found

    • Check tool name spelling
    • Verify BB Tool Library connection
    • Ensure tool compatibility

  2. Installation Failures

    • Check BB version compatibility
    • Verify dependencies
    • Review error messages

  3. Tool Not Working

    • Check tool documentation
    • Verify configuration
    • Update to latest version

Getting Help

  1. Check tool documentation
  2. Visit tool's support page
  3. Contact tool developer
  4. Submit issues on GitHub

Security Considerations

When using custom tools:

  1. Install only from the official BB Tool Library
  2. Review tool permissions before installation
  3. Keep tools updated for security fixes
  4. Report security concerns to the BB team