---
name: Tool Evaluation
type: research
typical_query_count: 3-5
expected_output_length: 800-1500 words
cascade_tier: groq_preferred
description: >
  Discover and evaluate all shipping tools/libraries/services in a given domain.
  Produces a ranked comparison table with pros, cons, and recommendation.
---

# Tool Evaluation: {domain}

## Context

You are researching tools, libraries, and services for **{domain}**.
The goal is to find everything that is currently shipping (not vaporware)
and produce a structured comparison.

## Constraints

- Only include tools that have public releases or hosted services available today.
- If a tool is in beta/preview, note that clearly.
- Focus on {focus_criteria} when evaluating (e.g., cost, ease of integration, community size).

## Research Steps

1. Identify all actively-maintained tools in the **{domain}** space.
2. For each tool, gather: name, URL, license/pricing, last release date, language/platform.
3. Evaluate each tool against the focus criteria.
4. Rank by overall fit for the use case: **{use_case}**.

## Output Format

### Summary

One paragraph: what the landscape looks like and the top recommendation.

### Comparison Table

| Tool | License / Price | Last Release | Language | {focus_criteria} Score | Notes |
|------|----------------|--------------|----------|----------------------|-------|
| ...  | ...            | ...          | ...      | ...                  | ...   |

### Top Pick

- **Recommended:** {tool_name} — {one-line reason}
- **Runner-up:** {tool_name} — {one-line reason}

### Risks & Gaps

Bullet list of things to watch out for (missing features, vendor lock-in, etc.).