Claude Code Agent Architect FAQs

Question 1

What is a Claude Code sub-agent?

Accepted Answer

A sub-agent is a specialized subprocess within Claude Code that runs in an independent context to perform specific tasks using its own dedicated tools, models, and instructions.

Question 2

Do sub-agents inherit skills automatically?

Accepted Answer

No, sub-agents do not automatically inherit skills from the parent. You must explicitly list the skills the agent needs to access in the 'skills' field of its frontmatter.

Question 3

How do I define tool access for a sub-agent?

Accepted Answer

Tool access is defined in the frontmatter's 'tools' field. If omitted, the agent inherits all tools from the parent. If specific tools like Read, Glob, or Bash are listed, the agent is restricted to only those tools.

Question 4

Which model should I specify for my sub-agent?

Accepted Answer

The 'inherit' value is recommended to match the user's current model. Use 'haiku' for fast, routine tasks and 'opus' for tasks requiring the highest level of reasoning and precision.

Question 5

What are the mandatory fields for an agent file?

Accepted Answer

Every agent Markdown file must include a YAML frontmatter block containing at least the 'name' (identifier) and 'description' (explaining when the agent should be invoked).

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