Usage patterns
〈物〉ツールを使うto use a tool (to accomplish something)
This app uses an image editing tool to create designs.
ツールを導入するto adopt/introduce a (software) tool
The company introduced a new management tool.
ツールを開発するto develop a tool
The engineers developed a tool for improving efficiency.
〈事〉のツールとして使うto use (something) as a tool for a purpose
Social media is used as a tool for communication.