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Tool Registry

The Codebolt Tool Registry is a centralized repository where developers can discover, share, and manage tools. This guide covers how to find tools, install them, and manage your tool collection.

What is the Tool Registry?​

The Tool Registry is a platform that provides:

  • Tool Discovery: Browse and search thousands of community tools
  • Easy Installation: One-command tool installation
  • Version Management: Automatic updates and version tracking
  • Community Features: Ratings, reviews, and discussions
  • Quality Assurance: Verified and tested tools
  • Documentation: Comprehensive guides and examples

Discovering Tools​

Browsing Categories​

Tools are organized into categories for easy discovery:

  • API: External service integrations
  • File Management: File operations and processing
  • Data Processing: Data transformation and analysis
  • Development: Code generation and development utilities
  • Communication: Messaging and notification tools
  • Database: Database operations and queries
  • Security: Authentication and security utilities
  • Automation: Workflow and task automation

Search Functionality​

# Search by name
codebolt-cli searchtools weather

# Search by category
codebolt-cli searchtools --category API

# Search by tags
codebolt-cli searchtools --tags "weather,forecast"
# Multiple criteria
codebolt-cli searchtools \
  --category "API" \
  --tags "weather" \
  --author "codebolt-team" \
  --verified

# Search with filters
codebolt-cli searchtools \
  --min-rating 4.0 \
  --updated-since "2024-01-01" \
  --requires-api-key false

View trending and popular tools:

# Most popular tools
codebolt-cli listtools --sort popular

# Recently updated
codebolt-cli listtools --sort recent

# Highest rated
codebolt-cli listtools --sort rating

# Most downloaded
codebolt-cli listtools --sort downloads

Installing Tools​

Basic Installation​

Install tools using their unique name:

# Install a specific tool
codebolt-cli installtool weather-api-tool

# Install specific version
codebolt-cli installtool [email protected]

# Install latest version
codebolt-cli installtool weather-api-tool@latest

Installation Options​

# Install globally (available to all projects)
codebolt-cli installtool weather-api-tool --global

# Install locally (current project only)
codebolt-cli installtool weather-api-tool --local

# Install with custom configuration
codebolt-cli installtool weather-api-tool \
  --config '{"apiKey": "your-key", "units": "fahrenheit"}'

Bulk Installation​

Install multiple tools at once:

# Install from list
codebolt-cli installtool \
  weather-api-tool \
  file-manager-tool \
  data-processor-tool

# Install from file
codebolt-cli installtool --from-file tools.txt

Example tools.txt:

[email protected]
file-manager-tool@latest
[email protected]

Managing Installed Tools​

Viewing Installed Tools​

# List all installed tools
codebolt-cli listtools --installed

# Show tool details
codebolt-cli toolinfo weather-api-tool

# Check tool status
codebolt-cli toolstatus weather-api-tool

Updating Tools​

# Update specific tool
codebolt-cli updatetool weather-api-tool

# Update all tools
codebolt-cli updatetools --all

# Check for updates
codebolt-cli checkupdates

Tool Configuration​

# View current configuration
codebolt-cli toolconfig weather-api-tool

# Update configuration
codebolt-cli toolconfig weather-api-tool \
  --set apiKey="new-api-key" \
  --set units="celsius"

# Reset to defaults
codebolt-cli toolconfig weather-api-tool --reset

Uninstalling Tools​

# Uninstall specific tool
codebolt-cli uninstalltool weather-api-tool

# Uninstall with cleanup
codebolt-cli uninstalltool weather-api-tool --cleanup

# Uninstall multiple tools
codebolt-cli uninstalltool \
  weather-api-tool \
  old-file-tool

Tool Information and Reviews​

Detailed Tool Information​

# Get comprehensive tool info
codebolt-cli toolinfo weather-api-tool --detailed

This shows:

  • Tool description and features
  • Installation instructions
  • Configuration parameters
  • Usage examples
  • Version history
  • Author information
  • Community ratings and reviews

Reading Reviews​

# View tool reviews
codebolt-cli reviews weather-api-tool

# Filter reviews
codebolt-cli reviews weather-api-tool \
  --rating 5 \
  --recent \
  --verified-users

Writing Reviews​

# Write a review
codebolt-cli review weather-api-tool \
  --rating 5 \
  --comment "Excellent tool, works perfectly for weather data"

# Update existing review
codebolt-cli review weather-api-tool \
  --rating 4 \
  --comment "Good tool, but could use better error messages" \
  --update

Tool Dependencies​

Understanding Dependencies​

Some tools depend on others:

# View tool dependencies
codebolt-cli dependencies weather-api-tool

# Install with dependencies
codebolt-cli installtool weather-api-tool --with-deps

# Check dependency conflicts
codebolt-cli checkdeps

Managing Dependencies​

# Update dependencies
codebolt-cli updatedeps weather-api-tool

# Resolve conflicts
codebolt-cli resolvedeps --interactive

# Clean unused dependencies
codebolt-cli cleandeps

Tool Collections​

Creating Collections​

Organize tools into collections:

# Create a collection
codebolt-cli createcollection "Weather Tools" \
  --description "Tools for weather data and forecasting"

# Add tools to collection
codebolt-cli addtocollection "Weather Tools" \
  weather-api-tool \
  weather-forecast-tool \
  climate-data-tool

Managing Collections​

# List collections
codebolt-cli listcollections

# View collection contents
codebolt-cli showcollection "Weather Tools"

# Install entire collection
codebolt-cli installcollection "Weather Tools"

# Share collection
codebolt-cli sharecollection "Weather Tools" --public

Tool Verification and Security​

Verified Tools​

Look for verification badges:

  • ✅ Verified: Officially reviewed and approved
  • 🏆 Featured: Highlighted by the Codebolt team
  • 🔒 Secure: Passed security audit
  • 📊 Popular: High usage and ratings

Security Information​

# Check tool security status
codebolt-cli security weather-api-tool

# View security report
codebolt-cli security weather-api-tool --report

# Check for vulnerabilities
codebolt-cli audit weather-api-tool

Safe Installation Practices​

  1. Check Ratings: Look for tools with high ratings (4+ stars)
  2. Read Reviews: Check recent user feedback
  3. Verify Author: Prefer tools from known developers
  4. Check Updates: Ensure tools are actively maintained
  5. Review Permissions: Understand what the tool can access

Tool Analytics and Usage​

Usage Statistics​

# View your tool usage
codebolt-cli usage --tools

# Tool-specific usage
codebolt-cli usage weather-api-tool

# Usage over time
codebolt-cli usage --timeframe "last-month"

Performance Monitoring​

# Check tool performance
codebolt-cli performance weather-api-tool

# Performance history
codebolt-cli performance weather-api-tool --history

# Compare tools
codebolt-cli compare \
  weather-api-tool \
  alternative-weather-tool

Community Features​

Following Authors​

# Follow tool authors
codebolt-cli follow codebolt-team

# View followed authors
codebolt-cli following

# Get updates from followed authors
codebolt-cli updates --following

Tool Recommendations​

# Get personalized recommendations
codebolt-cli recommend

# Recommendations based on usage
codebolt-cli recommend --based-on-usage

# Recommendations for specific category
codebolt-cli recommend --category "API"

Community Discussions​

# View tool discussions
codebolt-cli discussions weather-api-tool

# Join discussion
codebolt-cli discuss weather-api-tool \
  --message "How do I handle rate limiting?"

# Get help from community
codebolt-cli help weather-api-tool \
  --issue "Tool not working with my API key"

Registry API Access​

Programmatic Access​

For advanced users and automation:

// Using the Registry API
const { ToolRegistry } = require('@codebolt/registry');

const registry = new ToolRegistry({
  apiKey: process.env.CODEBOLT_API_KEY
});

// Search tools
const tools = await registry.search({
  category: 'API',
  tags: ['weather'],
  minRating: 4.0
});

// Install tool programmatically
await registry.install('weather-api-tool', {
  version: '1.2.0',
  config: {
    apiKey: process.env.WEATHER_API_KEY
  }
});

// Get tool information
const toolInfo = await registry.getInfo('weather-api-tool');

Webhook Integration​

Set up webhooks for tool updates:

# Configure webhook
codebolt-cli webhook add \
  --url "https://your-app.com/webhook" \
  --events "tool-update,tool-install" \
  --tools "weather-api-tool,file-manager-tool"

Best Practices​

Tool Selection​

  1. Evaluate Needs: Clearly define what you need the tool to do
  2. Compare Options: Look at multiple tools that solve the same problem
  3. Check Maintenance: Prefer actively maintained tools
  4. Test First: Try tools in development before production use
  5. Read Documentation: Understand tool capabilities and limitations

Tool Management​

  1. Regular Updates: Keep tools updated for security and features
  2. Monitor Usage: Track which tools you actually use
  3. Clean Up: Remove unused tools to reduce clutter
  4. Backup Configs: Save tool configurations for easy restoration
  5. Document Dependencies: Keep track of tool relationships

Security Practices​

  1. Review Permissions: Understand what tools can access
  2. Use Verified Tools: Prefer verified and audited tools
  3. Monitor Activity: Watch for unusual tool behavior
  4. Secure Credentials: Properly manage API keys and secrets
  5. Regular Audits: Periodically review installed tools

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

Installation Failures​

Error: Failed to install weather-api-tool

Solutions:

# Check network connectivity
codebolt-cli ping

# Clear cache
codebolt-cli cache clear

# Try different version
codebolt-cli installtool [email protected]

Configuration Problems​

Error: Invalid configuration for weather-api-tool

Solutions:

# Check configuration format
codebolt-cli toolconfig weather-api-tool --validate

# Reset to defaults
codebolt-cli toolconfig weather-api-tool --reset

# Get help
codebolt-cli help weather-api-tool

Update Issues​

Error: Cannot update weather-api-tool

Solutions:

# Force update
codebolt-cli updatetool weather-api-tool --force

# Reinstall
codebolt-cli uninstalltool weather-api-tool
codebolt-cli installtool weather-api-tool

# Check for conflicts
codebolt-cli checkdeps

Getting Help​

# Get general help
codebolt-cli help

# Tool-specific help
codebolt-cli help weather-api-tool

# Contact support
codebolt-cli support \
  --issue "Cannot install weather-api-tool" \
  --include-logs

Registry Statistics​

View registry-wide statistics:

# Registry overview
codebolt-cli registry stats

# Popular categories
codebolt-cli registry categories --popular

# Recent additions
codebolt-cli registry recent

# Top authors
codebolt-cli registry authors --top

Next Steps​