Agent Development
This skill should be used when the user asks to "create an agent", "add an agent", "write a subagent", "agent frontmatter", "when to use description", "agent examples", "agent tools", "agent colors", "autonomous agent", or needs guidance on agent structure, system prompts, triggering conditions, or agent development best practices for Claude Code plugins.
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About Agent Development
The Agent Development skill is designed to assist users in creating and managing autonomous agents within Claude Code plugins. This skill addresses the complexities involved in developing agents that can handle multi-step tasks independently, thereby enhancing productivity and automation. By providing guidance on agent structure, system prompt creation, and triggering conditions, this skill enables users to build effective agents tailored to specific needs and scenarios.
FAQ
How do I create a new agent?
To create a new agent, you need to define its name, description, model, color, and any tools it should use in the YAML frontmatter format.
What are the limitations of the agent's capabilities?
Agents are limited by the tools specified in the 'tools' field, and if not defined, they have access to all available tools.
Can I customize the model used by an agent?
Yes, you can choose from several models including 'inherit', 'sonnet', 'opus', and 'haiku' based on the specific capabilities you require.
Is there a limit to the number of examples I can include in the description?
While there is no strict limit, it is best practice to include 2-4 concrete examples to effectively illustrate the agent's triggering conditions.
What color options are available for agents?
Agents can be assigned colors such as blue, cyan, green, yellow, magenta, and red, which help in visually identifying their purpose in the UI.
Install Agent Development
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
anthropics/claude-code