diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
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--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -143,6 +143,16 @@ MAX_CONVERSATION_TURNS=20
 # ERROR: Shows only errors
 LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG
 
+# Optional: Tool Selection
+# Comma-separated list of tools to disable. If not set, all tools are enabled.
+# Essential tools (version, listmodels) cannot be disabled.
+# Available tools: chat, thinkdeep, planner, consensus, codereview, precommit,
+#                  debug, docgen, analyze, refactor, tracer, testgen
+# Examples:
+# DISABLED_TOOLS=                    # All tools enabled (default)
+# DISABLED_TOOLS=debug,tracer        # Disable debug and tracer tools
+# DISABLED_TOOLS=planner,consensus   # Disable planning tools
+
 # Optional: Language/Locale for AI responses
 # When set, all AI tools will respond in the specified language
 # while maintaining their analytical capabilities