scienceworld-inventory-focus

# Skill: scienceworld-inventory-focus ## Purpose Confirm and prepare an inventory item before using it in a ScienceWorld task. The `focus on [ITEM] in inventory` action verifies the item's presence and signals intent, reducing errors in multi-step experimental procedures. ## When to Use - After picking up an item that will be used in a subsequent critical action (measurement, combination, connection) - When verifying the correct object has been collected before proceeding - Before using a tool on a target object, to prepare both tool and target ## Workflow 1. **Acquire the item** -- Ensure the target item is in inventory (e.g., `pick up thermometer`). 2. **Focus on the item** -- Execute: `focus on [ITEM] in inventory` (replace `[ITEM]` with the exact object name). 3. **Confirm readiness** -- Wait for system response: `"You focus on the [ITEM]."`. 4. **Proceed** -- Execute the intended action (e.g., `use thermometer on unknown substance B`). ## Examples ### Example 1: Preparing tool and target for temperature measurement ``` > pick up thermometer You pick up the thermometer. > focus on thermometer in inventory You focus on the thermometer. > pick up unknown substance B You pick up the unknown substance B. > focus on unknown substance B in inventory You focus on the unknown substance B. > use thermometer on unknown substance B The thermometer measures a temperature of 42 degrees celsius. ``` ### Example 2: Preparing an item for placement ``` > pick up metal fork You pick up the metal fork. > focus on metal fork in inventory You focus on the metal fork. > move metal fork to blue box You move the metal fork to the blue box. ``` ## Important Notes - The `focus on` action does not change the object's state; it is a declarative checkpoint that changes the agent's awareness and intent. - Always use the exact object name as it appears in the inventory. - If the item is not in inventory, use `pick up [ITEM]` first before attempting to focus.