agent-development

To create a system prompt for a Claude Code plugin agent, define the agent's responsibilities, processes, and quality standards. This ensures the autonomous agent operates effectively within the plugin environment and adheres to project guidelines.

The correct frontmatter structure for an autonomous Claude Code agent requires name, description, model, and color fields. Optional components like scripts, references, and assets can be added to extend the agent's functionality within the plugin.

Writing triggering examples for a Claude Code plugin involves documenting explicit, proactive, and edge-case scenarios. Providing diverse examples with proper commentary ensures the agent activates correctly based on user intent.

Yes, you can validate your Claude Code agent configuration against project guidelines. The design process checks agent configurations for alignment with CLAUDE.md and runs a toxicity check to prevent unsafe configurations.

When designing an agent for Claude Code, you can include scripts and references as optional components. These components are defined in the YAML frontmatter to provide additional context and executable actions for the autonomous agent.

A Claude Code plugin agent may fail to trigger if its description lacks precision or triggering examples are missing. Defining precise identifiers and providing diverse explicit and proactive triggering examples ensures correct activation.