# Alfworld Tool Locator

> This skill searches for a specified tool or device (e.g., a desklamp) within the environment by checking relevant surfaces. It should be triggered when the agent needs a tool to interact with another object as part of the task. The skill takes a tool name as implicit input and outputs navigation actions to likely storage spots (e.g., sidetables, shelves) until the tool is found.

- Skill: `diegosouzapw/alfworld-tool-locator` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add diegosouzapw/alfworld-tool-locator`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/diegosouzapw/alfworld-tool-locator/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: diegosouzapw (https://skillmd.com/u/diegosouzapw)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/diegosouzapw/alfworld-tool-locator

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# Skill: Tool Locator

## Purpose
Search for a specified tool or device in an ALFWorld household environment by systematically checking relevant receptacles.

## When to Use
Trigger this skill when:
1. You have identified a need for a specific tool (e.g., "desklamp", "knife", "sponge") to complete a task.
2. The tool is not currently in your inventory or immediate vicinity.
3. You need to locate the tool before proceeding with the main task.

## Input (Implicit)
- **Tool Name**: The name of the tool/device to locate (e.g., "desklamp", "book", "remotecontrol").

## Core Logic
1. **Identify Search Targets**: Based on the tool type, prioritize likely storage locations:
   - For small tools/electronics: `sidetable`, `drawer`, `shelf`
   - For kitchen tools: `countertop`, `cabinet`, `fridge`
   - For cleaning tools: `shelf`, `cabinet`, `garbagecan`
   - Default: Check all visible receptacles in order

2. **Systematic Search Pattern**:
   - Navigate to each prioritized receptacle
   - Observe what's on/in the receptacle
   - If tool is found, stop searching and proceed to use it
   - If not found, continue to next receptacle

3. **Error Handling**:
   - If "Nothing happened" is observed, try alternative actions
   - If tool not found after checking all likely spots, expand search to all receptacles

## Output Format
Follow the ALFWorld action format: