How are agents triggered in Claude Code?

Agents are triggered via the 'description' field in their frontmatter, which contains specific conditions and example blocks showing Claude when to invoke the agent.

What is the naming convention for Claude Code agents?

Agent names should be 3-50 characters long, use lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens only, and must start and end with an alphanumeric character.

Which model should my agent use?

It is generally recommended to set the 'model' field to 'inherit', allowing the agent to use the same model as the parent session, though specific models like Sonnet or Opus can be specified.

Can I restrict an agent's access to tools?

Yes, you can use the 'tools' array in the frontmatter to define exactly which tools an agent can access, following the principle of least privilege.

What is a Claude Code Agent?

A Claude Code Agent is an autonomous subprocess within a plugin designed to handle complex, multi-step tasks independently from the main user interaction.

Claude Code Agent Development

Name: Claude Code Agent Development
Author: SwervoJake

bySwervoJake

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Developer Tools

Standardizes the creation and configuration of autonomous agents for Claude Code plugins using structured frontmatter and system prompt patterns.

The Agent Development skill provides a robust framework for building autonomous subprocesses capable of handling complex, multi-step tasks within the Claude Code ecosystem. It guides developers through the essential components of agent creation, including YAML frontmatter configuration, model selection, and tool access restriction. By emphasizing clear triggering conditions through detailed examples and structured system prompt design, this skill enables the development of reliable, self-governing agents that enhance AI-driven development workflows and improve task-specific performance.

Key Features

01Structured system prompt design patterns for autonomous behavior and quality control

02Built-in validation rules for agent identifiers and documentation formats

03Comprehensive guidance on defining precise triggering conditions using example blocks

04Guidelines for model inheritance and principle-of-least-privilege tool selection

05Standardized YAML frontmatter templates for agent metadata and configuration

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Developing autonomous agents for generating unit tests and API documentation

02Building domain-specific assistants that trigger based on unique project contexts

03Creating specialized subagents for automated code reviews and security analysis

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add swervojake/claaaude-studio agent-development

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Structured system prompt design patterns for autonomous behavior and quality control

02Built-in validation rules for agent identifiers and documentation formats

03Comprehensive guidance on defining precise triggering conditions using example blocks

04Guidelines for model inheritance and principle-of-least-privilege tool selection

05Standardized YAML frontmatter templates for agent metadata and configuration

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Developing autonomous agents for generating unit tests and API documentation

02Building domain-specific assistants that trigger based on unique project contexts

03Creating specialized subagents for automated code reviews and security analysis