Agent Definition Creator FAQs

Question 1

Where are these agent definitions stored?

Accepted Answer

Agent definitions are stored as .md files in the .claude/agents/ directory for project-specific use or the ~/.claude/agents/ directory for global, cross-project access.

Question 2

Can I limit what tools a sub-agent can use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This skill helps you define specific tool lists to enforce security and focus, such as restricting an agent to read-only access or preventing it from executing bash commands.

Question 3

Why is the description field so important in agent definitions?

Accepted Answer

Claude uses the description field to determine when to trigger a specific agent. This skill helps you include specific trigger terms and usage examples so the right agent is used for the right task.

Question 4

What is a Claude Code sub-agent?

Accepted Answer

A sub-agent is a specialized AI assistant with a dedicated purpose, specific toolset, and unique system prompt that Claude can automatically invoke to handle domain-specific tasks within your terminal.

Question 5

How do I test if my new agent is working?

Accepted Answer

You can test discovery by asking Claude a natural language question related to the agent's expertise; Claude should automatically mention it is invoking the specialized sub-agent to help.

Agent Definition Creator

Key Features

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Agent Definition Creator

Key Features

Use Cases