> Canonical guide: https://developers.foxlight.ai/build/steward-tools/
> Contract snapshots: Skulk 2.0.0 (b0af39c79b6b7102b2478062904f1d7cc8619975); SDK 0.4.0 (31bb090b8f64689f87514e48385e22b6ad94a6c2). Check the installed runtime when versions differ.

# Exposing tools to the conversation

The Steward can expose capabilities as tools when the provider is ready and host policy allows the requested behavior.

## How it works

Tool discovery and execution have separate gates. Describe inputs and effects clearly, resolve exact capability versions, and preserve the ordinary approval path for effects. A provider is not entitled to become a tool merely by being installed.

## Complete contract

Read the [Skulk 2.0 development guide](https://docs.foxlight.ai/skulk/next/steward/) for the complete parameters, constraints, examples and operational behavior.