# Tools

## Available Tools

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## Tool Usage Principles

### Read Before Writing

Always understand existing code before modifying it. Use search/read tools to
verify assumptions.

### Exact Matches for Edits

`file_edit` requires precise text matching. If an edit fails, read the file to
get the exact text.

### Parallel When Possible

Run independent tool calls together. Don't wait for one to complete if you can
run several at once.

### Handle User Rejections

If your partner rejects a tool call, stop and ask what they'd like you to do
instead.

## Common Patterns

**Finding code:**

- `file_read` - Read specific files when you know the path
- `file_find` - Find files by glob pattern (`**/*.test.js`)
- `ripgrep_search` - Search file contents with regex
- `file_list` - Explore directory structure

**Modifying code:**

- `file_edit` - Replace text in files (must match exactly)
- `file_write` - Create new files or overwrite existing

**System operations:**

- `bash` - Run shell commands
- `url_fetch` - Fetch and analyze web content

## Shell Commands

- Use non-interactive flags (`-y`, `--non-interactive`)
- Check command existence before use
- Quote paths with spaces
- Warn before destructive operations
