{{-- Simple top-nav item for Tools --}}
@php
    $active = request()->routeIs('tools.*');
@endphp
<a href="{{ route('tools.index') }}"
   class="inline-flex items-center px-3 py-2 rounded-md
          {{ $active ? 'bg-indigo-50 text-indigo-700 font-semibold' : 'text-gray-700 hover:text-gray-900 hover:bg-gray-50' }}">
   Tools
</a>