# Tool Management

SIA uses and creates tools to extend its capabilities.
A tool in the SIA context refers to a clearly packaged software component that provides specific functionality.
This document outlines how tools are structured, managed, and developed.
All tools reside in the `/root/sia/tools/` directory and are part of the main git repository.

## Typical patterns

Tools in SIA follow these established patterns:

- **Independence**: Each tool functions as a standalone component with clear boundaries
- **Python**: The preferred language for tools is Python
- **Installation**: The Dockerfile and bootstrap script intall all tools in the directory using `pip install -e`
- **Documentation**: Each tool has a README.md file that provides requirements, usage instructions and documentation
- **Modification**: Tools can be modified by SIA as part of its self-improvement process
- **Procedures**: Tools are created to support procedures
- **Training**: No separate training data is maintained, this is included in the procedure training

## Tool Directory Structure

Each tool follows a consistent structure:

```
tools/
└── tool_name/
    ├── README.md           # Documentation
    ├── requirements.txt    # Tool-specific dependencies
    ├── setup.py            # Installation configuration
    ├── tool_name/          # Main package code
    │   └── __init__.py
    ├── bin/                # Command-line executables
    │   └── tool_command
    └── test/               # Tool-specific tests
        └── test_tool.py
```