agent-create

You can create a Claude Code agent by writing a markdown file at claude/agents/{agent-name}.md with a descriptive name and a defined workflow, which encapsulates decision points and tool access control for multi-step automation.

A Claude Code agent is used to automate and organize complex multi-step tasks by encapsulating workflow logic, decision points, and domain-specific knowledge, allowing you to reuse consistent automation across multiple projects.

You structure a reusable workflow template by writing a markdown file that defines the Purpose, When to Use, Workflow, and Output Format, plus an explicit autoApprove set to enforce consistent automation across projects.

No external dependencies are required to create a Claude Code agent. You simply write the markdown template with frontmatter and workflow definitions directly in your project to handle multi-step tasks.

The best way to enforce consistent automation is by creating specialized Claude Code agents with reusable markdown templates. This encapsulates domain-specific knowledge and decision points for repeated use across projects.

You should build a custom agent when your tasks involve complex decision points, require reusable workflows, or need specific tool access control that standard Claude Code prompts do not natively encapsulate.