tools-ui
Tool lifecycle UI components for React/Next.js from ui.inference.sh. Display tool calls: pending, progress, approval required, results. Capabilities: tool status, progress indicators, approval flows, results display. Use for: showing agent tool calls, human-in-the-loop approvals, tool output. Triggers: tool ui, tool calls, tool status, tool approval, tool results, agent tools, mcp tools ui, function calling ui, tool lifecycle, tool pending
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/101-skills/superpowers --skill tools-ui- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads tools-ui automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Install the belt CLI skill:
npx skills add belt-sh/cli
Tool UI Components
Tool lifecycle components from ui.inference.sh.
Quick Start
npx shadcn@latest add https://ui.inference.sh/r/tools.json
Tool States
| State | Description |
|---|---|
pending | Tool call requested, waiting to execute |
running | Tool is currently executing |
approval | Requires human approval before execution |
success | Tool completed successfully |
error | Tool execution failed |
Components
Tool Call Display
import { ToolCall } from "@/registry/blocks/tools/tool-call"
<ToolCall
name="search_web"
args={{ query: "latest AI news" }}
status="running"
/>
Tool Result
import { ToolResult } from "@/registry/blocks/tools/tool-result"
<ToolResult
name="search_web"
result={{ results: [...] }}
status="success"
/>
Tool Approval
import { ToolApproval } from "@/registry/blocks/tools/tool-approval"
<ToolApproval
name="send_email"
args={{ to: "user@example.com", subject: "Hello" }}
onApprove={() => executeTool()}
onDeny={() => cancelTool()}
/>
Full Example
import { ToolCall, ToolResult, ToolApproval } from "@/registry/blocks/tools"
function ToolDisplay({ tool }) {
if (tool.status === 'approval') {
return (
<ToolApproval
name={tool.name}
args={tool.args}
onApprove={tool.approve}
onDeny={tool.deny}
/>
)
}
if (tool.result) {
return (
<ToolResult
name={tool.name}
result={tool.result}
status={tool.status}
/>
)
}
return (
<ToolCall
name={tool.name}
args={tool.args}
status={tool.status}
/>
)
}
Styling Tool Cards
<ToolCall
name="read_file"
args={{ path: "/src/index.ts" }}
status="running"
className="border-blue-500"
/>
Tool Icons
Tools automatically get icons based on their name:
| Pattern | Icon |
|---|---|
search*, find* | Search |
read*, get* | File |
write*, create* | Pencil |
delete*, remove* | Trash |
send*, email* | |
| Default | Wrench |
With Agent Component
The Agent component handles tool lifecycle automatically:
import { Agent } from "@/registry/blocks/agent/agent"
<Agent
proxyUrl="/api/inference/proxy"
config={{
core_app: { ref: 'openrouter/claude-sonnet-45@0fkg6xwb' },
tools: [
{
name: 'search_web',
description: 'Search the web',
parameters: { query: { type: 'string' } },
requiresApproval: true, // Enable approval flow
},
],
}}
/>
Related Skills
# Full agent component (recommended)
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@agent-ui
# Chat UI blocks
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@chat-ui
# Widgets for tool results
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@widgets-ui
Documentation
- Adding Tools to Agents - Equip agents with tools
- Human-in-the-Loop - Approval flows
- Tool Approval Gates - Implementing approvals
Component docs: ui.inference.sh/blocks/tools
FAQ
What does the tools-ui skill do?
Tool lifecycle UI components for React/Next.js from ui.inference.sh. Display tool calls: pending, progress, approval required, results. Capabilities: tool status, progress indicators, approval flows, results display. Use for: showing agent tool calls, human-in-the-loop approvals, tool output. Triggers: tool ui, tool calls, tool status, tool approval, tool results, agent tools, mcp tools ui, function calling ui, tool lifecycle, tool pending
How do I install tools-ui?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/101-skills/superpowers --skill tools-ui in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/tools-ui/ (personal) or .claude/skills/tools-ui/ (project).
Which AI agents can use tools-ui?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is tools-ui safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains tools-ui?
It is published by 101-skills in 101-skills/superpowers. It has 151 recorded installs.
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