Subagent Creator
Guide for creating AI subagents with isolated context for complex multi-step workflows.
Install
npx skills add tech-leads-club/agent-skills --skill subagent-creator -g -a claude-code -y- Repository
- tech-leads-club/agent-skills7.1k
- Category
- AI and agents
- Updated
- 3d ago
- License
- See repository
- Context cost
- Mediumabout 1,634 tokens
- Runs scripts
- No, instructions only
What it does
Guide for creating AI subagents with isolated context for complex multi-step workflows. Use when users want to create a subagent, specialized agent, verifier, debugger, or orchestrator that requires isolated context and deep specialization. Works with any agent that supports subagent delegation. Triggers on "create subagent", "new agent", "specialized assistant", "create verifier". Do NOT use for Cursor-specific subagents (use cursor-subagent-creator instead).
Subagent Creator
This skill provides guidance for creating effective, agent-agnostic subagents.
What are Subagents?
Subagents are specialized assistants that an AI agent can delegate tasks to. Characteristics:
- Isolated context: Each subagent has its own context window
- Parallel execution: Multiple subagents can run simultaneously
- Specialization: Configured with specific prompts and expertise
- Reusable: Defined once, used in multiple contexts
When to Use Subagents vs Skills
Is the task complex with multiple steps?
├─ YES → Does it require isolated context?
│ ├─ YES → Use SUBAGENT
│ └─ NO → Use SKILL
│
└─ NO → Use SKILL
Use Subagents for:
- Complex workflows requiring isolated context
- Long-running tasks that benefit from specialization
- Verification and auditing (independent perspective)
- Parallel workstreams
Use Skills for:
- Quick, one-off actions
- Domain knowledge without context isolation
- Reusable procedures that don't need isolation
Subagent Structure
A subagent is typically a markdown file with frontmatter metadata:
---
name: agent-name
description: Description of when to use this subagent.
model: inherit # or fast, or specific model ID
readonly: false # true to restrict write permissions
---
You are an [expert in X].
When invoked:
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]
[Detailed instructions about expected behavior]
Report [type of expected result]:
- [Output format]
- [Metrics or specific information]
Subagent Creation Process
1. Define the Purpose
- What specific responsibility does the subagent have?
- Why does it need isolated context?
- Does it involve multiple complex steps?
- Does it require deep specialization?
2. Configure the Metadata
name (required)
Unique identifier. Use kebab-case.
name: security-auditor
description (critical)
CRITICAL for automatic delegation. Explains when to use this subagent.
