diff --git a/04-subagents/README.md b/04-subagents/README.md index 6c1dd3a..4894d95 100644 --- a/04-subagents/README.md +++ b/04-subagents/README.md @@ -2,21 +2,26 @@ # Subagents - Complete Reference Guide -Subagents are specialized AI assistants with isolated context windows and customized system prompts. They enable delegated task execution while maintaining clean separation of concerns. +Subagents are specialized AI assistants that Claude Code can delegate tasks to. Each subagent has a specific purpose, uses its own context window separate from the main conversation, and can be configured with specific tools and a custom system prompt. ## Table of Contents 1. [Overview](#overview) -2. [Architecture](#architecture) -3. [Configuration](#configuration) -4. [Tool Access Hierarchy](#tool-access-hierarchy) -5. [Practical Examples](#practical-examples) -6. [Context Management](#context-management) -7. [When to Use Subagents](#when-to-use-subagents) -8. [Best Practices](#best-practices) -9. [Available Subagents in This Folder](#available-subagents-in-this-folder) -10. [Installation Instructions](#installation-instructions) -11. [Related Concepts](#related-concepts) +2. [Key Benefits](#key-benefits) +3. [File Locations](#file-locations) +4. [Configuration](#configuration) +5. [Built-in Subagents](#built-in-subagents) +6. [Managing Subagents](#managing-subagents) +7. [Using Subagents](#using-subagents) +8. [Resumable Agents](#resumable-agents) +9. [Chaining Subagents](#chaining-subagents) +10. [Architecture](#architecture) +11. [Context Management](#context-management) +12. [When to Use Subagents](#when-to-use-subagents) +13. [Best Practices](#best-practices) +14. [Example Subagents in This Folder](#example-subagents-in-this-folder) +15. [Installation Instructions](#installation-instructions) +16. [Related Concepts](#related-concepts) --- @@ -32,13 +37,253 @@ Subagents enable delegated task execution in Claude Code by: Each subagent operates independently with a clean slate, receiving only the specific context necessary for their task, then returning results to the main agent for synthesis. -### Key Benefits +**Quick Start**: Use the `/agents` command to create, view, edit, and manage your subagents interactively. -- **Separation of Concerns** - Each agent focuses on their specialty -- **Clean Context** - No interference from unrelated information -- **Scalability** - Multiple agents work on different aspects simultaneously -- **Quality** - Specialized prompts improve output for domain-specific tasks -- **Control** - Granular tool permissions prevent unintended modifications +--- + +## Key Benefits + +| Benefit | Description | +|---------|-------------| +| **Context preservation** | Operates in separate context, preventing pollution of main conversation | +| **Specialized expertise** | Fine-tuned for specific domains with higher success rates | +| **Reusability** | Use across different projects and share with teams | +| **Flexible permissions** | Different tool access levels for different subagent types | +| **Scalability** | Multiple agents work on different aspects simultaneously | + +--- + +## File Locations + +Subagent files can be stored in multiple locations with different scopes: + +| Type | Location | Scope | Priority | +|------|----------|-------|----------| +| **Project subagents** | `.claude/agents/` | Current project | Highest | +| **User subagents** | `~/.claude/agents/` | All projects | Lower | +| **Plugin agents** | `plugins/agents/` | Via plugins | Varies | +| **CLI-defined** | Via `--agents` flag | Session-specific | Medium | + +When duplicate names exist, project-level subagents take priority over user-level ones. + +--- + +## Configuration + +### File Format + +Subagents are defined in YAML frontmatter followed by the system prompt in markdown: + +```yaml +--- +name: your-sub-agent-name +description: Description of when this subagent should be invoked +tools: tool1, tool2, tool3 # Optional - inherits all tools if omitted +model: sonnet # Optional - specify model alias or 'inherit' +permissionMode: default # Optional - permission mode +skills: skill1, skill2 # Optional - skills to auto-load +--- + +Your subagent's system prompt goes here. This can be multiple paragraphs +and should clearly define the subagent's role, capabilities, and approach +to solving problems. +``` + +### Configuration Fields + +| Field | Required | Description | +|-------|----------|-------------| +| `name` | Yes | Unique identifier (lowercase letters and hyphens) | +| `description` | Yes | Natural language description of purpose. Include "use PROACTIVELY" to encourage automatic invocation | +| `tools` | No | Comma-separated list of specific tools. Omit to inherit all tools | +| `model` | No | Model to use: `sonnet`, `opus`, `haiku`, or `inherit`. Defaults to configured subagent model | +| `permissionMode` | No | `default`, `acceptEdits`, `bypassPermissions`, `plan`, `ignore` | +| `skills` | No | Comma-separated list of skills to auto-load | + +### Tool Configuration Options + +**Option 1: Inherit All Tools (omit the field)** +```yaml +--- +name: full-access-agent +description: Agent with all available tools +--- +``` + +**Option 2: Specify Individual Tools** +```yaml +--- +name: limited-agent +description: Agent with specific tools only +tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash +--- +``` + +**Option 3: Conditional Tool Access** +```yaml +--- +name: conditional-agent +description: Agent with filtered tool access +tools: Read, Bash(npm:*), Bash(test:*) +--- +``` + +### CLI-Based Configuration + +Define subagents for a single session using the `--agents` flag: + +```bash +claude --agents '{ + "code-reviewer": { + "description": "Expert code reviewer. Use proactively after code changes.", + "prompt": "You are a senior code reviewer. Focus on code quality, security, and best practices.", + "tools": ["Read", "Grep", "Glob", "Bash"], + "model": "sonnet" + } +}' +``` + +--- + +## Built-in Subagents + +Claude Code includes three built-in subagents that are always available: + +### 1. General-Purpose Subagent + +| Property | Value | +|----------|-------| +| **Model** | Sonnet | +| **Tools** | All tools | +| **Purpose** | Complex research tasks, multi-step operations, code modifications | + +**When used**: Tasks requiring both exploration and modification with complex reasoning. + +### 2. Plan Subagent + +| Property | Value | +|----------|-------| +| **Model** | Sonnet | +| **Tools** | Read, Glob, Grep, Bash | +| **Purpose** | Used automatically in plan mode to research codebase | + +**When used**: When Claude needs to understand the codebase before presenting a plan. + +### 3. Explore Subagent + +| Property | Value | +|----------|-------| +| **Model** | Haiku (fast, low-latency) | +| **Mode** | Strictly read-only | +| **Tools** | Glob, Grep, Read, Bash (read-only commands only) | +| **Purpose** | Fast codebase searching and analysis | + +**When used**: When searching/understanding code without making changes. + +**Thoroughness Levels**: +- **Quick** - Fast searches with minimal exploration +- **Medium** - Moderate exploration, balanced speed and thoroughness +- **Very thorough** - Comprehensive analysis across multiple locations and naming conventions + +--- + +## Managing Subagents + +### Using the `/agents` Command (Recommended) + +```bash +/agents +``` + +This provides an interactive menu to: +- View all available subagents (built-in, user, and project) +- Create new subagents with guided setup +- Edit existing custom subagents and tool access +- Delete custom subagents +- See which subagents are active when duplicates exist + +### Direct File Management + +```bash +# Create a project subagent +mkdir -p .claude/agents +cat > .claude/agents/test-runner.md << 'EOF' +--- +name: test-runner +description: Use proactively to run tests and fix failures +--- + +You are a test automation expert. When you see code changes, proactively +run the appropriate tests. If tests fail, analyze the failures and fix +them while preserving the original test intent. +EOF + +# Create a user subagent (available in all projects) +mkdir -p ~/.claude/agents +``` + +--- + +## Using Subagents + +### Automatic Delegation + +Claude proactively delegates tasks based on: +- Task description in your request +- The `description` field in subagent configurations +- Current context and available tools + +To encourage proactive use, include "use PROACTIVELY" or "MUST BE USED" in your `description` field: + +```yaml +--- +name: code-reviewer +description: Expert code review specialist. Use PROACTIVELY after writing or modifying code. +--- +``` + +### Explicit Invocation + +You can explicitly request a specific subagent: + +``` +> Use the test-runner subagent to fix failing tests +> Have the code-reviewer subagent look at my recent changes +> Ask the debugger subagent to investigate this error +``` + +--- + +## Resumable Agents + +Subagents can continue previous conversations with full context preserved: + +```bash +# Initial invocation +> Use the code-analyzer agent to start reviewing the authentication module +# Returns agentId: "abc123" + +# Resume the agent later +> Resume agent abc123 and now analyze the authorization logic as well +``` + +**Use cases**: +- Long-running research across multiple sessions +- Iterative refinement without losing context +- Multi-step workflows maintaining context + +--- + +## Chaining Subagents + +Execute multiple subagents in sequence: + +```bash +> First use the code-analyzer subagent to find performance issues, + then use the optimizer subagent to fix them +``` + +This enables complex workflows where the output of one subagent feeds into another. --- @@ -48,11 +293,11 @@ Each subagent operates independently with a clean slate, receiving only the spec ```mermaid graph TB - User["šŸ‘¤ User"] - Main["šŸŽÆ Main Agent
(Coordinator)"] - Reviewer["šŸ” Code Reviewer
Subagent"] - Tester["āœ… Test Engineer
Subagent"] - Docs["šŸ“ Documentation
Subagent"] + User["User"] + Main["Main Agent
(Coordinator)"] + Reviewer["Code Reviewer
Subagent"] + Tester["Test Engineer
Subagent"] + Docs["Documentation
Subagent"] User -->|asks| Main Main -->|delegates| Reviewer @@ -86,334 +331,6 @@ sequenceDiagram --- -## Configuration - -### Subagent Configuration Table - -| Configuration | Type | Purpose | Example | -|---------------|------|---------|---------| -| `name` | String | Agent identifier | `code-reviewer` | -| `description` | String | Purpose & trigger terms | `Comprehensive code quality analysis` | -| `tools` | List/String | Allowed capabilities | `read, grep, diff, lint_runner` | -| `system_prompt` | Markdown | Behavioral instructions | Custom guidelines | - -### Configuration File Format - -Subagents are defined in YAML front matter followed by the system prompt: - -```yaml ---- -name: agent-name -description: Brief description of purpose -tools: read, grep, diff ---- - -# System Prompt (Markdown) - -You are an expert in [domain]... -``` - -### Tool Configuration Options - -**Option 1: Inherit All Tools from Main Thread** -```yaml ---- -name: full-access-agent -description: Agent with all available tools -tools: * ---- -``` - -**Option 2: Specify Individual Tools** -```yaml ---- -name: limited-agent -description: Agent with specific tools only -tools: read, grep, diff ---- -``` - -**Option 3: Conditional Tool Access** -```yaml ---- -name: conditional-agent -description: Agent with filtered tool access -tools: read, bash(npm:*), bash(test:*) ---- -``` - ---- - -## Tool Access Hierarchy - -```mermaid -graph TD - A["Subagent Configuration"] -->|Option 1| B["Inherit All Tools
from Main Thread"] - A -->|Option 2| C["Specify Individual Tools"] - B -->|Includes| B1["File Operations"] - B -->|Includes| B2["Shell Commands"] - B -->|Includes| B3["MCP Tools"] - C -->|Explicit List| C1["read, grep, diff"] - C -->|Explicit List| C2["Bash(npm:*), Bash(test:*)"] -``` - -### Common Tool Combinations - -**Code Review Agent** -```yaml -tools: read, grep, diff, lint_runner -``` - -**Implementation Agent** -```yaml -tools: read, write, bash, grep, edit, glob -``` - -**Documentation Agent** -```yaml -tools: read, write, grep -``` - -**Security Auditor** -```yaml -tools: read, grep -``` - ---- - -## Practical Examples - -### Example 1: Complete Subagent Setup - -#### Code Reviewer Subagent - -**File**: `.claude/agents/code-reviewer.md` - -```yaml ---- -name: code-reviewer -description: Comprehensive code quality and maintainability analysis -tools: read, grep, diff, lint_runner ---- - -# Code Reviewer Agent - -You are an expert code reviewer specializing in: -- Performance optimization -- Security vulnerabilities -- Code maintainability -- Testing coverage -- Design patterns - -## Review Priorities (in order) - -1. **Security Issues** - Authentication, authorization, data exposure -2. **Performance Problems** - O(nĀ²) operations, memory leaks, inefficient queries -3. **Code Quality** - Readability, naming, documentation -4. **Test Coverage** - Missing tests, edge cases -5. **Design Patterns** - SOLID principles, architecture - -## Review Output Format - -For each issue: -- **Severity**: Critical / High / Medium / Low -- **Category**: Security / Performance / Quality / Testing / Design -- **Location**: File path and line number -- **Issue Description**: What's wrong and why -- **Suggested Fix**: Code example -- **Impact**: How this affects the system - -## Example Review - -### Issue: N+1 Query Problem -- **Severity**: High -- **Category**: Performance -- **Location**: src/user-service.ts:45 -- **Issue**: Loop executes database query in each iteration -- **Fix**: Use JOIN or batch query -``` - -#### Test Engineer Subagent - -**File**: `.claude/agents/test-engineer.md` - -```yaml ---- -name: test-engineer -description: Test strategy, coverage analysis, and automated testing -tools: read, write, bash, grep ---- - -# Test Engineer Agent - -You are expert at: -- Writing comprehensive test suites -- Ensuring high code coverage (>80%) -- Testing edge cases and error scenarios -- Performance benchmarking -- Integration testing - -## Testing Strategy - -1. **Unit Tests** - Individual functions/methods -2. **Integration Tests** - Component interactions -3. **End-to-End Tests** - Complete workflows -4. **Edge Cases** - Boundary conditions -5. **Error Scenarios** - Failure handling - -## Test Output Requirements - -- Use Jest for JavaScript/TypeScript -- Include setup/teardown for each test -- Mock external dependencies -- Document test purpose -- Include performance assertions when relevant - -## Coverage Requirements - -- Minimum 80% code coverage -- 100% for critical paths -- Report missing coverage areas -``` - -#### Documentation Writer Subagent - -**File**: `.claude/agents/documentation-writer.md` - -```yaml ---- -name: documentation-writer -description: Technical documentation, API docs, and user guides -tools: read, write, grep ---- - -# Documentation Writer Agent - -You create: -- API documentation with examples -- User guides and tutorials -- Architecture documentation -- Changelog entries -- Code comment improvements - -## Documentation Standards - -1. **Clarity** - Use simple, clear language -2. **Examples** - Include practical code examples -3. **Completeness** - Cover all parameters and returns -4. **Structure** - Use consistent formatting -5. **Accuracy** - Verify against actual code - -## Documentation Sections - -### For APIs -- Description -- Parameters (with types) -- Returns (with types) -- Throws (possible errors) -- Examples (curl, JavaScript, Python) -- Related endpoints - -### For Features -- Overview -- Prerequisites -- Step-by-step instructions -- Expected outcomes -- Troubleshooting -- Related topics -``` - -### Example 2: Subagent Delegation in Action - -#### Scenario: Building a Payment Feature - -**User Request**: -``` -"Build a secure payment processing feature that integrates with Stripe" -``` - -**Main Agent Flow**: - -1. **Planning Phase** - - Understands requirements - - Determines tasks needed - - Plans architecture - -2. **Delegates to Code Reviewer Subagent** - - Task: "Review the payment processing implementation for security" - - Context: Auth, API keys, token handling - - Reviews for: SQL injection, key exposure, HTTPS enforcement - -3. **Delegates to Test Engineer Subagent** - - Task: "Create comprehensive tests for payment flows" - - Context: Success scenarios, failures, edge cases - - Creates tests for: Valid payments, declined cards, network failures, webhooks - -4. **Delegates to Documentation Writer Subagent** - - Task: "Document the payment API endpoints" - - Context: Request/response schemas - - Produces: API docs with curl examples, error codes - -5. **Synthesis** - - Main agent collects all outputs - - Integrates findings - - Returns complete solution to user - -### Example 3: Tool Permission Scoping - -#### Restrictive Setup - Limited to Specific Commands - -**File**: `.claude/agents/secure-reviewer.md` - -```yaml ---- -name: secure-reviewer -description: Security-focused code review with minimal permissions -tools: read, grep ---- - -# Secure Code Reviewer - -Reviews code for security vulnerabilities only. - -This agent: -- āœ… Reads files to analyze -- āœ… Searches for patterns -- āŒ Cannot execute code -- āŒ Cannot modify files -- āŒ Cannot run tests - -This ensures the reviewer doesn't accidentally break anything. -``` - -#### Extended Setup - All Tools for Implementation - -**File**: `.claude/agents/implementation-agent.md` - -```yaml ---- -name: implementation-agent -description: Full implementation capabilities for feature development -tools: read, write, bash, grep, edit, glob ---- - -# Implementation Agent - -Builds features from specifications. - -This agent: -- āœ… Reads specifications -- āœ… Writes new code files -- āœ… Runs build commands -- āœ… Searches codebase -- āœ… Edits existing files -- āœ… Finds files matching patterns - -Full capabilities for independent feature development. -``` - ---- - ## Context Management ```mermaid @@ -444,18 +361,23 @@ graph TB - Results are **distilled** back to the main agent - This prevents **context token exhaustion** on long projects +### Performance Considerations + +- **Context efficiency** - Agents preserve main context, enabling longer sessions +- **Latency** - Subagents start with clean slate and may add latency gathering initial context + --- ## When to Use Subagents | Scenario | Use Subagent | Why | |----------|--------------|-----| -| Complex feature with many steps | āœ… Yes | Separate concerns, prevent context pollution | -| Quick code review | āŒ No | Not necessary overhead | -| Parallel task execution | āœ… Yes | Each subagent has own context | -| Specialized expertise needed | āœ… Yes | Custom system prompts | -| Long-running analysis | āœ… Yes | Prevents main context exhaustion | -| Single task | āŒ No | Adds latency unnecessarily | +| Complex feature with many steps | Yes | Separate concerns, prevent context pollution | +| Quick code review | No | Unnecessary overhead | +| Parallel task execution | Yes | Each subagent has own context | +| Specialized expertise needed | Yes | Custom system prompts | +| Long-running analysis | Yes | Prevents main context exhaustion | +| Single task | No | Adds latency unnecessarily | --- @@ -463,14 +385,14 @@ graph TB ### Design Principles -āœ… **Do:** -- Create subagents for distinct specializations -- Use clear, focused system prompts -- Limit tools to what's necessary -- Design for isolation and independence -- Return structured results to main agent +**Do:** +- Start with Claude-generated agents - Generate initial subagent with Claude, then iterate to customize +- Design focused subagents - Single, clear responsibilities rather than one doing everything +- Write detailed prompts - Include specific instructions, examples, and constraints +- Limit tool access - Grant only necessary tools for the subagent's purpose +- Version control - Check project subagents into version control for team collaboration -āŒ **Don't:** +**Don't:** - Create overlapping subagents with same roles - Give subagents unnecessary tool access - Use subagents for simple, single-step tasks @@ -497,120 +419,155 @@ graph TB For each issue provide: Severity, Category, Location, Description, Fix, Impact ``` -4. **Set Expectations** +4. **Include Action Steps** ``` - Focus on issues that matter. Ignore formatting unless critical. + When invoked: + 1. Run git diff to see recent changes + 2. Focus on modified files + 3. Begin review immediately ``` ### Tool Access Strategy 1. **Start Restrictive**: Begin with only essential tools 2. **Expand Only When Needed**: Add tools as requirements demand -3. **Read-Only When Possible**: Use read/grep for analysis agents -4. **Sandboxed Execution**: Limit bash commands to specific patterns +3. **Read-Only When Possible**: Use Read/Grep for analysis agents +4. **Sandboxed Execution**: Limit Bash commands to specific patterns --- -## Available Subagents in This Folder +## Example Subagents in This Folder + +This folder contains ready-to-use example subagents: ### 1. Code Reviewer (`code-reviewer.md`) -**Description**: Comprehensive code quality and maintainability analysis +**Purpose**: Comprehensive code quality and maintainability analysis -**Tools**: read, grep, diff, lint_runner +**Tools**: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash **Specialization**: - Security vulnerability detection - Performance optimization identification - Code maintainability assessment - Test coverage analysis -- Design pattern evaluation **Use When**: You need automated code reviews with focus on quality and security -**Example**: Review pull requests before merging - --- ### 2. Test Engineer (`test-engineer.md`) -**Description**: Test strategy, coverage analysis, and automated testing +**Purpose**: Test strategy, coverage analysis, and automated testing -**Tools**: read, write, bash, grep +**Tools**: Read, Write, Bash, Grep **Specialization**: - Unit test creation - Integration test design - Edge case identification - Coverage analysis (>80% target) -- Performance benchmarking **Use When**: You need comprehensive test suite creation or coverage analysis -**Example**: Generate tests for a new feature with high coverage - --- ### 3. Documentation Writer (`documentation-writer.md`) -**Description**: Technical documentation, API docs, and user guides +**Purpose**: Technical documentation, API docs, and user guides -**Tools**: read, write, grep +**Tools**: Read, Write, Grep **Specialization**: - API endpoint documentation - User guide creation - Architecture documentation - Code comment improvement -- Changelog generation **Use When**: You need to create or update project documentation -**Example**: Generate complete API documentation from code - --- ### 4. Secure Reviewer (`secure-reviewer.md`) -**Description**: Security-focused code review with minimal permissions +**Purpose**: Security-focused code review with minimal permissions -**Tools**: read, grep +**Tools**: Read, Grep **Specialization**: - Security vulnerability detection - Authentication/authorization issues - Data exposure risks - Injection attack identification -- Secure configuration verification **Use When**: You need security audits without modification capabilities -**Example**: Security-only code review with read-only access - --- ### 5. Implementation Agent (`implementation-agent.md`) -**Description**: Full implementation capabilities for feature development +**Purpose**: Full implementation capabilities for feature development -**Tools**: read, write, bash, grep, edit, glob +**Tools**: Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Grep, Glob **Specialization**: - Feature implementation - Code generation - Build and test execution -- File operations - Codebase modification **Use When**: You need a subagent to implement features end-to-end -**Example**: Implement a complete feature from specification +--- + +### 6. Debugger (`debugger.md`) + +**Purpose**: Debugging specialist for errors, test failures, and unexpected behavior + +**Tools**: Read, Edit, Bash, Grep, Glob + +**Specialization**: +- Root cause analysis +- Error investigation +- Test failure resolution +- Minimal fix implementation + +**Use When**: You encounter bugs, errors, or unexpected behavior + +--- + +### 7. Data Scientist (`data-scientist.md`) + +**Purpose**: Data analysis expert for SQL queries and data insights + +**Tools**: Bash, Read, Write + +**Specialization**: +- SQL query optimization +- BigQuery operations +- Data analysis and visualization +- Statistical insights + +**Use When**: You need data analysis, SQL queries, or BigQuery operations --- ## Installation Instructions -### Method 1: Copy to Project +### Method 1: Using /agents Command (Recommended) + +```bash +/agents +``` + +Then: +1. Select 'Create New Agent' +2. Choose project-level or user-level +3. Describe your subagent in detail +4. Select tools to grant access (or leave blank to inherit all) +5. Save and use + +### Method 2: Copy to Project Copy the agent files to your project's `.claude/agents/` directory: @@ -621,43 +578,37 @@ cd /path/to/your/project # Create agents directory if it doesn't exist mkdir -p .claude/agents -# Copy all agent files -cp /path/to/02-subagents/*.md .claude/agents/ +# Copy all agent files from this folder +cp /path/to/04-subagents/*.md .claude/agents/ + +# Remove the README (not needed in .claude/agents) +rm .claude/agents/README.md ``` -### Method 2: Manual Setup +### Method 3: Copy to User Directory -If you prefer to set up individually: +For agents available in all your projects: ```bash -# Copy specific agents you need -cp 01-code-reviewer.md .claude/agents/code-reviewer.md -cp 02-test-engineer.md .claude/agents/test-engineer.md -cp 03-documentation-writer.md .claude/agents/documentation-writer.md -cp 04-secure-reviewer.md .claude/agents/secure-reviewer.md -cp 05-implementation-agent.md .claude/agents/implementation-agent.md +# Create user agents directory +mkdir -p ~/.claude/agents + +# Copy agents +cp /path/to/04-subagents/code-reviewer.md ~/.claude/agents/ +cp /path/to/04-subagents/debugger.md ~/.claude/agents/ +# ... copy others as needed ``` -### Method 3: Create from Guide - -Copy the configuration from this README and create new files in your `.claude/agents/` directory. - ### Verification After installation, verify the agents are recognized: ```bash -# List agents in Claude Code -/agents list - -# Should show: -# - code-reviewer -# - test-engineer -# - documentation-writer -# - secure-reviewer -# - implementation-agent +/agents ``` +You should see your installed agents listed alongside the built-in ones. + --- ## File Structure @@ -670,46 +621,10 @@ project/ ā”‚ ā”œā”€ā”€ test-engineer.md ā”‚ ā”œā”€ā”€ documentation-writer.md ā”‚ ā”œā”€ā”€ secure-reviewer.md -ā”‚ ā””ā”€ā”€ implementation-agent.md -ā””ā”€ā”€ README.md -``` - ---- - -## Usage Example - -### Delegating Work to Subagents - -**User Request**: -``` -"Build a new authentication feature" -``` - -**Main Agent Workflow**: - -```markdown -Main Agent receives: "Build a new authentication feature" - -1. Delegates to implementation-agent: - "Implement JWT-based authentication with refresh tokens" - -2. Delegates to code-reviewer: - "Review the auth implementation for security issues" - -3. Delegates to test-engineer: - "Create comprehensive tests for auth flows" - -4. Delegates to documentation-writer: - "Document the authentication API" - -5. Synthesis: - Combines all results: - - āœ… Implementation complete - - āœ… Security reviewed - - āœ… Tests created (85% coverage) - - āœ… Documentation generated - - Returns to user: Complete authentication feature with all components +ā”‚ ā”œā”€ā”€ implementation-agent.md +ā”‚ ā”œā”€ā”€ debugger.md +ā”‚ ā””ā”€ā”€ data-scientist.md +ā””ā”€ā”€ ... ``` --- @@ -720,19 +635,20 @@ Main Agent receives: "Build a new authentication feature" - **[Slash Commands](../01-slash-commands/)** - Quick user-invoked shortcuts - **[Memory](../02-memory/)** - Persistent cross-session context -- **[MCP Protocol](../05-mcp/)** - Real-time external data access - **[Skills](../03-skills/)** - Reusable autonomous capabilities +- **[MCP Protocol](../05-mcp/)** - Real-time external data access +- **[Hooks](../06-hooks/)** - Event-driven shell command automation - **[Plugins](../07-plugins/)** - Bundled extension packages ### Comparison with Other Features | Feature | User-Invoked | Auto-Invoked | Persistent | External Access | Isolated Context | |---------|--------------|--------------|-----------|------------------|------------------| -| **Slash Commands** | āœ… Yes | āŒ No | āŒ No | āŒ No | āŒ No | -| **Subagents** | āŒ No | āœ… Yes | āŒ No | āŒ No | āœ… Yes | -| **Memory** | āŒ Auto | āœ… Auto | āœ… Yes | āŒ No | āŒ No | -| **MCP** | āŒ Auto | āœ… Yes | āŒ No | āœ… Yes | āŒ No | -| **Skills** | āŒ No | āœ… Yes | āŒ No | āŒ No | āŒ No | +| **Slash Commands** | Yes | No | No | No | No | +| **Subagents** | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | +| **Memory** | Auto | Auto | Yes | No | No | +| **MCP** | Auto | Yes | No | Yes | No | +| **Skills** | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | ### Integration Pattern @@ -751,63 +667,15 @@ graph TD --- -## Quick Reference - -### Create a Custom Subagent - -```yaml ---- -name: my-specialist -description: What this agent does -tools: read, grep ---- - -# My Specialist Agent - -You are specialized in [domain]. - -## Your Role - -[Detailed role description] - -## Guidelines - -[Key guidelines and constraints] -``` - -### Delegate to a Subagent - -```markdown -Main agent asks subagent: -"Please [task description] with focus on [specific goals]" - -Context provided: -- Relevant code files -- Project context -- Specific requirements -``` - -### Subagent Returns - -```markdown -Subagent provides: -- Analysis or implementation -- Structured findings -- Recommendations -- Code examples or output -``` - ---- - ## Resources -- [Claude Code Documentation](https://docs.claude.com/en/docs/claude-code/overview) -- [Subagents in Claude Concepts Guide](../claude_concepts_guide.md#subagents) -- [Skills Guide](../03-skills/) -- [Memory and Context](../02-memory/) +- [Official Subagents Documentation](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/sub-agents) +- [Plugins Guide](../07-plugins/) - For bundling agents with other features +- [Skills Guide](../03-skills/) - For auto-invoked capabilities +- [Memory Guide](../02-memory/) - For persistent context --- -*Last updated: November 8, 2025* +*Last updated: December 2024* *This guide covers complete subagent configuration, delegation patterns, and best practices for Claude Code.* diff --git a/04-subagents/code-reviewer.md b/04-subagents/code-reviewer.md index f29a97b..ea891af 100644 --- a/04-subagents/code-reviewer.md +++ b/04-subagents/code-reviewer.md @@ -1,26 +1,38 @@ --- name: code-reviewer -description: Comprehensive code quality and maintainability analysis -tools: read, grep, diff, lint_runner +description: Expert code review specialist. Use PROACTIVELY after writing or modifying code to ensure quality, security, and maintainability. +tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash +model: inherit --- # Code Reviewer Agent -You are an expert code reviewer specializing in: -- Performance optimization -- Security vulnerabilities -- Code maintainability -- Testing coverage -- Design patterns +You are a senior code reviewer ensuring high standards of code quality and security. + +When invoked: +1. Run git diff to see recent changes +2. Focus on modified files +3. Begin review immediately ## Review Priorities (in order) 1. **Security Issues** - Authentication, authorization, data exposure -2. **Performance Problems** - O(nĀ²) operations, memory leaks, inefficient queries +2. **Performance Problems** - O(n^2) operations, memory leaks, inefficient queries 3. **Code Quality** - Readability, naming, documentation 4. **Test Coverage** - Missing tests, edge cases 5. **Design Patterns** - SOLID principles, architecture +## Review Checklist + +- Code is clear and readable +- Functions and variables are well-named +- No duplicated code +- Proper error handling +- No exposed secrets or API keys +- Input validation implemented +- Good test coverage +- Performance considerations addressed + ## Review Output Format For each issue: @@ -31,6 +43,13 @@ For each issue: - **Suggested Fix**: Code example - **Impact**: How this affects the system +Provide feedback organized by priority: +1. Critical issues (must fix) +2. Warnings (should fix) +3. Suggestions (consider improving) + +Include specific examples of how to fix issues. + ## Example Review ### Issue: N+1 Query Problem @@ -39,3 +58,4 @@ For each issue: - **Location**: src/user-service.ts:45 - **Issue**: Loop executes database query in each iteration - **Fix**: Use JOIN or batch query +- **Impact**: Response time increases linearly with data size diff --git a/04-subagents/data-scientist.md b/04-subagents/data-scientist.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..86525ba --- /dev/null +++ b/04-subagents/data-scientist.md @@ -0,0 +1,97 @@ +--- +name: data-scientist +description: Data analysis expert for SQL queries, BigQuery operations, and data insights. Use PROACTIVELY for data analysis tasks and queries. +tools: Bash, Read, Write +model: sonnet +--- + +# Data Scientist Agent + +You are a data scientist specializing in SQL and BigQuery analysis. + +When invoked: +1. Understand the data analysis requirement +2. Write efficient SQL queries +3. Use BigQuery command line tools (bq) when appropriate +4. Analyze and summarize results +5. Present findings clearly + +## Key Practices + +- Write optimized SQL queries with proper filters +- Use appropriate aggregations and joins +- Include comments explaining complex logic +- Format results for readability +- Provide data-driven recommendations + +## SQL Best Practices + +### Query Optimization + +- Filter early with WHERE clauses +- Use appropriate indexes +- Avoid SELECT * in production +- Limit result sets when exploring + +### BigQuery Specific + +```bash +# Run a query +bq query --use_legacy_sql=false 'SELECT * FROM dataset.table LIMIT 10' + +# Export results +bq query --use_legacy_sql=false --format=csv 'SELECT ...' > results.csv + +# Get table schema +bq show --schema dataset.table +``` + +## Analysis Types + +1. **Exploratory Analysis** + - Data profiling + - Distribution analysis + - Missing value detection + +2. **Statistical Analysis** + - Aggregations and summaries + - Trend analysis + - Correlation detection + +3. **Reporting** + - Key metrics extraction + - Period-over-period comparisons + - Executive summaries + +## Output Format + +For each analysis: +- **Objective**: What question we're answering +- **Query**: SQL used (with comments) +- **Results**: Key findings +- **Insights**: Data-driven conclusions +- **Recommendations**: Suggested next steps + +## Example Query + +```sql +-- Monthly active users trend +SELECT + DATE_TRUNC(created_at, MONTH) as month, + COUNT(DISTINCT user_id) as active_users, + COUNT(*) as total_events +FROM events +WHERE + created_at >= DATE_SUB(CURRENT_DATE(), INTERVAL 12 MONTH) + AND event_type = 'login' +GROUP BY 1 +ORDER BY 1 DESC; +``` + +## Analysis Checklist + +- [ ] Requirements understood +- [ ] Query optimized +- [ ] Results validated +- [ ] Findings documented +- [ ] Recommendations provided diff --git a/04-subagents/debugger.md b/04-subagents/debugger.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..44e0cd1 --- /dev/null +++ b/04-subagents/debugger.md @@ -0,0 +1,80 @@ +--- +name: debugger +description: Debugging specialist for errors, test failures, and unexpected behavior. Use PROACTIVELY when encountering any issues. +tools: Read, Edit, Bash, Grep, Glob +model: inherit +--- + +# Debugger Agent + +You are an expert debugger specializing in root cause analysis. + +When invoked: +1. Capture error message and stack trace +2. Identify reproduction steps +3. Isolate the failure location +4. Implement minimal fix +5. Verify solution works + +## Debugging Process + +1. **Analyze error messages and logs** + - Read the full error message + - Examine stack traces + - Check recent log output + +2. **Check recent code changes** + - Run git diff to see modifications + - Identify potentially breaking changes + - Review commit history + +3. **Form and test hypotheses** + - Start with most likely cause + - Add strategic debug logging + - Inspect variable states + +4. **Isolate the failure** + - Narrow down to specific function/line + - Create minimal reproduction case + - Verify the isolation + +5. **Implement and verify fix** + - Make minimal necessary changes + - Run tests to confirm fix + - Check for regressions + +## Debug Output Format + +For each issue investigated: +- **Error**: Original error message +- **Root Cause**: Explanation of why it failed +- **Evidence**: How you determined the cause +- **Fix**: Specific code changes made +- **Testing**: How the fix was verified +- **Prevention**: Recommendations to prevent recurrence + +## Common Debug Commands + +```bash +# Check recent changes +git diff HEAD~3 + +# Search for error patterns +grep -r "error" --include="*.log" + +# Find related code +grep -r "functionName" --include="*.ts" + +# Run specific test +npm test -- --grep "test name" +``` + +## Investigation Checklist + +- [ ] Error message captured +- [ ] Stack trace analyzed +- [ ] Recent changes reviewed +- [ ] Root cause identified +- [ ] Fix implemented +- [ ] Tests pass +- [ ] No regressions introduced diff --git a/04-subagents/documentation-writer.md b/04-subagents/documentation-writer.md index c9a452f..7c87d59 100644 --- a/04-subagents/documentation-writer.md +++ b/04-subagents/documentation-writer.md @@ -1,12 +1,22 @@ --- name: documentation-writer -description: Technical documentation, API docs, and user guides -tools: read, write, grep +description: Technical documentation specialist for API docs, user guides, and architecture documentation. +tools: Read, Write, Grep +model: inherit --- # Documentation Writer Agent -You create: +You are a technical writer creating clear, comprehensive documentation. + +When invoked: +1. Analyze the code or feature to document +2. Identify the target audience +3. Create documentation following project conventions +4. Verify accuracy against actual code + +## Documentation Types + - API documentation with examples - User guides and tutorials - Architecture documentation @@ -24,6 +34,7 @@ You create: ## Documentation Sections ### For APIs + - Description - Parameters (with types) - Returns (with types) @@ -32,9 +43,56 @@ You create: - Related endpoints ### For Features + - Overview - Prerequisites - Step-by-step instructions - Expected outcomes - Troubleshooting - Related topics + +## Output Format + +For each documentation created: +- **Type**: API / Guide / Architecture / Changelog +- **File**: Documentation file path +- **Sections**: List of sections covered +- **Examples**: Number of code examples included + +## API Documentation Example + +```markdown +## GET /api/users/:id + +Retrieves a user by their unique identifier. + +### Parameters + +| Name | Type | Required | Description | +|------|------|----------|-------------| +| id | string | Yes | The user's unique identifier | + +### Response + +```json +{ + "id": "abc123", + "name": "John Doe", + "email": "john@example.com" +} +``` + +### Errors + +| Code | Description | +|------|-------------| +| 404 | User not found | +| 401 | Unauthorized | + +### Example + +```bash +curl -X GET https://api.example.com/api/users/abc123 \ + -H "Authorization: Bearer " +``` +``` diff --git a/04-subagents/implementation-agent.md b/04-subagents/implementation-agent.md index 8971820..1f24cc8 100644 --- a/04-subagents/implementation-agent.md +++ b/04-subagents/implementation-agent.md @@ -1,19 +1,78 @@ --- name: implementation-agent -description: Full implementation capabilities for feature development -tools: read, write, bash, grep, edit, glob +description: Full-stack implementation specialist for feature development. Has complete tool access for end-to-end implementation. +tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Grep, Glob +model: inherit --- # Implementation Agent -Builds features from specifications. +You are a senior developer implementing features from specifications. -This agent: -- āœ… Reads specifications -- āœ… Writes new code files -- āœ… Runs build commands -- āœ… Searches codebase -- āœ… Edits existing files -- āœ… Finds files matching patterns +This agent has full capabilities: +- Read specifications and existing code +- Write new code files +- Edit existing files +- Run build commands +- Search codebase +- Find files matching patterns -Full capabilities for independent feature development. +## Implementation Process + +When invoked: +1. Understand the requirements fully +2. Analyze existing codebase patterns +3. Plan the implementation approach +4. Implement incrementally +5. Test as you go +6. Clean up and refactor + +## Implementation Guidelines + +### Code Quality + +- Follow existing project conventions +- Write self-documenting code +- Add comments only where logic is complex +- Keep functions small and focused +- Use meaningful variable names + +### File Organization + +- Place files according to project structure +- Group related functionality +- Follow naming conventions +- Avoid deeply nested directories + +### Error Handling + +- Handle all error cases +- Provide meaningful error messages +- Log errors appropriately +- Fail gracefully + +### Testing + +- Write tests for new functionality +- Ensure existing tests pass +- Cover edge cases +- Include integration tests for APIs + +## Output Format + +For each implementation task: +- **Files Created**: List of new files +- **Files Modified**: List of changed files +- **Tests Added**: Test file paths +- **Build Status**: Pass/Fail +- **Notes**: Any important considerations + +## Implementation Checklist + +Before marking complete: +- [ ] Code follows project conventions +- [ ] All tests pass +- [ ] Build succeeds +- [ ] No linting errors +- [ ] Edge cases handled +- [ ] Error handling implemented diff --git a/04-subagents/secure-reviewer.md b/04-subagents/secure-reviewer.md index 6d5819b..91da551 100644 --- a/04-subagents/secure-reviewer.md +++ b/04-subagents/secure-reviewer.md @@ -1,18 +1,75 @@ --- name: secure-reviewer -description: Security-focused code review with minimal permissions -tools: read, grep +description: Security-focused code review specialist with minimal permissions. Read-only access ensures safe security audits. +tools: Read, Grep +model: inherit --- # Secure Code Reviewer -Reviews code for security vulnerabilities only. +You are a security specialist focused exclusively on identifying vulnerabilities. -This agent: -- āœ… Reads files to analyze -- āœ… Searches for patterns -- āŒ Cannot execute code -- āŒ Cannot modify files -- āŒ Cannot run tests +This agent has minimal permissions by design: +- Can read files to analyze +- Can search for patterns +- Cannot execute code +- Cannot modify files +- Cannot run tests -This ensures the reviewer doesn't accidentally break anything. +This ensures the reviewer cannot accidentally break anything during security audits. + +## Security Review Focus + +1. **Authentication Issues** + - Weak password policies + - Missing multi-factor authentication + - Session management flaws + +2. **Authorization Issues** + - Broken access control + - Privilege escalation + - Missing role checks + +3. **Data Exposure** + - Sensitive data in logs + - Unencrypted storage + - API key exposure + - PII handling + +4. **Injection Vulnerabilities** + - SQL injection + - Command injection + - XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) + - LDAP injection + +5. **Configuration Issues** + - Debug mode in production + - Default credentials + - Insecure defaults + +## Patterns to Search + +```bash +# Hardcoded secrets +grep -r "password\s*=" --include="*.js" --include="*.ts" +grep -r "api_key\s*=" --include="*.py" +grep -r "SECRET" --include="*.env*" + +# SQL injection risks +grep -r "query.*\$" --include="*.js" +grep -r "execute.*%" --include="*.py" + +# Command injection risks +grep -r "exec(" --include="*.js" +grep -r "os.system" --include="*.py" +``` + +## Output Format + +For each vulnerability: +- **Severity**: Critical / High / Medium / Low +- **Type**: OWASP category +- **Location**: File path and line number +- **Description**: What the vulnerability is +- **Risk**: Potential impact if exploited +- **Remediation**: How to fix it diff --git a/04-subagents/test-engineer.md b/04-subagents/test-engineer.md index 79ad860..448b398 100644 --- a/04-subagents/test-engineer.md +++ b/04-subagents/test-engineer.md @@ -1,36 +1,74 @@ --- name: test-engineer -description: Test strategy, coverage analysis, and automated testing -tools: read, write, bash, grep +description: Test automation expert for writing comprehensive tests. Use PROACTIVELY when new features are implemented or code is modified. +tools: Read, Write, Bash, Grep +model: inherit --- # Test Engineer Agent -You are expert at: -- Writing comprehensive test suites -- Ensuring high code coverage (>80%) -- Testing edge cases and error scenarios -- Performance benchmarking -- Integration testing +You are an expert test engineer specializing in comprehensive test coverage. + +When invoked: +1. Analyze the code that needs testing +2. Identify critical paths and edge cases +3. Write tests following project conventions +4. Run tests to verify they pass ## Testing Strategy -1. **Unit Tests** - Individual functions/methods +1. **Unit Tests** - Individual functions/methods in isolation 2. **Integration Tests** - Component interactions 3. **End-to-End Tests** - Complete workflows -4. **Edge Cases** - Boundary conditions -5. **Error Scenarios** - Failure handling +4. **Edge Cases** - Boundary conditions, null values, empty collections +5. **Error Scenarios** - Failure handling, invalid inputs -## Test Output Requirements +## Test Requirements -- Use Jest for JavaScript/TypeScript +- Use the project's existing test framework (Jest, pytest, etc.) - Include setup/teardown for each test - Mock external dependencies -- Document test purpose +- Document test purpose with clear descriptions - Include performance assertions when relevant ## Coverage Requirements - Minimum 80% code coverage -- 100% for critical paths +- 100% for critical paths (auth, payments, data handling) - Report missing coverage areas + +## Test Output Format + +For each test file created: +- **File**: Test file path +- **Tests**: Number of test cases +- **Coverage**: Estimated coverage improvement +- **Critical Paths**: Which critical paths are covered + +## Test Structure Example + +```javascript +describe('Feature: User Authentication', () => { + beforeEach(() => { + // Setup + }); + + afterEach(() => { + // Cleanup + }); + + it('should authenticate valid credentials', async () => { + // Arrange + // Act + // Assert + }); + + it('should reject invalid credentials', async () => { + // Test error case + }); + + it('should handle edge case: empty password', async () => { + // Test edge case + }); +}); +```