Can subagents use different AI models?

Yes, you can specify 'sonnet', 'opus', or 'haiku' in the model field, or set it to 'inherit' to use the same model as the primary Claude session.

Can I restrict which tools a subagent can access?

Yes, you can use the 'tools' field to specify allowed tools or the 'disallowedTools' field in the YAML frontmatter to explicitly deny specific capabilities like Bash or Edit.

Where are custom Claude subagents stored?

Subagents are stored as Markdown files in `.claude/agents/` for project-specific use or `~/.claude/agents/` for global access across all your projects.

What are lifecycle hooks in subagents?

Hooks allow you to run specific commands at various stages, such as PreToolUse to validate inputs or PostToolUse to run a linter after a file has been edited.

How does Claude decide when to use a subagent?

Claude uses the 'description' field in the agent's configuration to determine its purpose. A clear description with specific keywords helps Claude delegate tasks accurately.

Claude Custom Subagent Creator

Name: Claude Custom Subagent Creator
Author: tomdale

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Productivity & Workflow

Empowers users to build and deploy specialized Claude Code subagents for targeted tasks like debugging, testing, and code review.

The create-agent skill provides a structured framework for extending Claude's capabilities by defining specialized subagents tailored to specific project needs. By utilizing Markdown files with YAML frontmatter, users can configure granular tool permissions, select specific AI models, and define custom behavioral prompts for either project-specific or global availability. This enables seamless delegation of complex workflows—such as automated code auditing, test generation, or documentation updates—to an AI persona optimized for the developer's unique environment and standards.

Key Features

01Implement lifecycle hooks to run scripts before or after tool execution.

02Delegate complex domain tasks to specialized agents with tailored system prompts.

03Configure granular tool access and specific AI model selection (Sonnet, Opus, Haiku).

04Set custom permission modes like 'acceptEdits' or 'bypassPermissions' for automation.

05Define project-specific or global subagents via Markdown and YAML configuration.

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Use Cases

01Creating an automated code reviewer that enforces team-specific quality and security standards.

02Developing a specialized documentation subagent that maintains READMEs and API references automatically.

03Building a dedicated test-writing agent that analyzes code to generate comprehensive edge-case coverage.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tomdale/dotfiles create-agent

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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