diff --git a/src/components/AIQueryInterface.astro b/src/components/AIQueryInterface.astro
index 34600f6..713b76d 100644
--- a/src/components/AIQueryInterface.astro
+++ b/src/components/AIQueryInterface.astro
@@ -616,7 +616,7 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
             <svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" style="margin-right: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;">
               <path d="M14.7 6.3a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.4l1.6 1.6a1 1 0 0 0 1.4 0l3.77-3.77a6 6 0 0 1-7.94 7.94l-6.91 6.91a2.12 2.12 0 0 1-3-3l6.91-6.91a6 6 0 0 1 7.94-7.94l-3.76 3.76z"/>
             </svg>
-            Passende Tool-Empfehlungen
+            Passende Empfehlungen
           </h3>
           <p style="margin: 0; opacity: 0.9; line-height: 1.5;">
             Basierend auf Ihrer Anfrage: "<em>${originalQuery.slice(0, 100)}${originalQuery.length > 100 ? '...' : ''}</em>"
diff --git a/src/env.d.ts b/src/env.d.ts
index a056e36..ac7b42e 100644
--- a/src/env.d.ts
+++ b/src/env.d.ts
@@ -18,6 +18,11 @@ declare global {
     switchToAIView?: () => void;
     clearTagFilters?: () => void;
     clearAllFilters?: () => void;
+    
+    // CONSOLIDATED: Tool utility functions
+    createToolSlug: (toolName: string) => string;
+    findToolByIdentifier: (tools: any[], identifier: string) => any | undefined;
+    isToolHosted: (tool: any) => boolean;
   }
 }
 
diff --git a/src/layouts/BaseLayout.astro b/src/layouts/BaseLayout.astro
index 7d6bbb3..66956bb 100644
--- a/src/layouts/BaseLayout.astro
+++ b/src/layouts/BaseLayout.astro
@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ const { title, description = 'CC24-Guide - A comprehensive directory of digital
   <!-- CONSOLIDATED: Load theme script -->
   <script src="/src/scripts/theme.js"></script>
   
-  <!-- CONSOLIDATED: Load tool utilities -->
-  <script src="/src/scripts/tool-utils.js"></script>
+  <!-- CONSOLIDATED: Load tool utilities (now from enhanced TypeScript file) -->
+  <script src="/src/utils/toolHelpers.ts"></script>
   
   <!-- CONSOLIDATED: Load client-side auth utilities -->
   <script src="/src/scripts/client-auth.js"></script>
diff --git a/src/scripts/tool-utils.ts b/src/scripts/tool-utils.ts
deleted file mode 100644
index 936410e..0000000
--- a/src/scripts/tool-utils.ts
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,52 +0,0 @@
-// Client-side tool utilities
-// Mirrors server-side function logic for consistency
-
-/**
- * Creates a URL-safe slug from a tool name (client-side version)
- */
-function createToolSlug(toolName) {
-  if (!toolName || typeof toolName !== 'string') {
-    console.warn('[toolUtils] Invalid toolName provided:', toolName);
-    return '';
-  }
-  
-  return toolName.toLowerCase()
-    .replace(/[^a-z0-9\s-]/g, '')     // Remove special characters
-    .replace(/\s+/g, '-')             // Replace spaces with hyphens
-    .replace(/-+/g, '-')              // Remove duplicate hyphens
-    .replace(/^-|-$/g, '');           // Remove leading/trailing hyphens
-}
-
-/**
- * Finds a tool by name or slug from tools array (client-side version)
- */
-function findToolByIdentifier(tools, identifier) {
-  if (!identifier || !Array.isArray(tools)) return undefined;
-  
-  return tools.find(tool => 
-    tool.name === identifier || 
-    createToolSlug(tool.name) === identifier.toLowerCase()
-  );
-}
-
-/**
- * Checks if tool has a valid project URL (hosted on CC24 server)
- */
-function isToolHosted(tool) {
-  return tool.projectUrl !== undefined && 
-         tool.projectUrl !== null && 
-         tool.projectUrl !== "" && 
-         tool.projectUrl.trim() !== "";
-}
-
-// Make functions available globally for existing code compatibility
-window.createToolSlug = createToolSlug;
-window.findToolByIdentifier = findToolByIdentifier;
-window.isToolHosted = isToolHosted;
-
-// Export for module usage
-if (typeof module !== 'undefined' && module.exports) {
-  module.exports = { createToolSlug, findToolByIdentifier, isToolHosted };
-}
-
-console.log('Tool utilities loaded');
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diff --git a/src/utils/toolHelpers.ts b/src/utils/toolHelpers.ts
index 01393f5..c18a665 100644
--- a/src/utils/toolHelpers.ts
+++ b/src/utils/toolHelpers.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 /**
- * Tool utility functions for consistent tool operations across the app
+ * CONSOLIDATED Tool utility functions for consistent tool operations across the app
+ * Works in both server (Node.js) and client (browser) environments
  */
 
 export interface Tool {
@@ -65,4 +66,26 @@ export function getToolCategory(tool: Tool): 'concept' | 'method' | 'hosted' | '
   if (isToolHosted(tool)) return 'hosted';
   if (tool.license && tool.license !== 'Proprietary') return 'oss';
   return 'proprietary';
+}
+
+// BROWSER COMPATIBILITY LAYER
+// Only assign to window if we're in a browser environment
+if (typeof window !== 'undefined') {
+  // Make functions available globally for existing code compatibility
+  window.createToolSlug = createToolSlug;
+  window.findToolByIdentifier = findToolByIdentifier;
+  window.isToolHosted = isToolHosted;
+  
+  console.log('[toolHelpers] Consolidated tool utilities loaded and assigned to window');
+}
+
+// LEGACY NODE.JS COMPATIBILITY
+// Support for older require() patterns if needed
+if (typeof module !== 'undefined' && module.exports) {
+  module.exports = { 
+    createToolSlug, 
+    findToolByIdentifier, 
+    isToolHosted, 
+    getToolCategory 
+  };
 }
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