Agent Development

Generate structured Claude Code agent files with YAML frontmatter and validation-ready system prompts.

2|Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-config --skill agent-development-clay-hhk
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: Agent Development
Source: https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-config/tree/main/skills/agent-identifier
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-config --skill agent-development-clay-hhk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps plugin authors design, validate, and document autonomous agents for Claude Code by providing clear frontmatter templates, triggering example patterns, system prompt design guidance, and validation workflows that make agents discoverable and reliable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agent file format & frontmatter: Clear rules for name, description with examples, model, color, and optional tools to ensure consistent discovery and naming.
  • System prompt design: Templates and patterns for writing second-person, step-by-step system prompts that include responsibilities, process, output format, and edge cases.
  • Validation & testing: Scripts and guidelines to validate agent files, test triggering behavior, and ensure agents follow project standards.
  • Use Case: Create a code-reviewer agent with concrete triggering examples, an inherit model, blue color, and a structured system prompt to run automated reviews.

Quick Start

Create an agent named code-reviewer with triggering examples, model inherit, color blue, and a full system prompt following the Agent Development templates.

Frequently Asked Questions about Agent Development

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a structured system prompt for a Claude Code plugin?

Autonomous Claude agents require a YAML-frontmatter Markdown file containing the agent identifier, triggering description examples, model, color, and optional tool restrictions. This format ensures consistent discovery and automated validation within Claude Code workflows.

What is the best way to write triggering examples for autonomous agent discovery?

The best way to write triggering examples for autonomous agent discovery is to include concrete invocation patterns directly within the agent file's description frontmatter. This allows automated systems to accurately match user intents and trigger the correct plugin behavior.

How do I validate an autonomous agent file for Claude Code workflows?

You validate an autonomous agent file by running validation scripts against the generated YAML-frontmatter Markdown to check frontmatter fields, verify triggering behavior, and ensure the system prompt meets project standards before deploying the plugin.

Can I restrict specific tools when designing an autonomous Claude agent?

Yes, you can restrict specific tools when designing an autonomous Claude agent by defining tool restrictions within the agent configuration frontmatter. This confines the agent's capabilities to only the necessary actions for its designated autonomous task.

What should be included in an autonomous agent system prompt to handle edge cases?

An autonomous agent system prompt should include explicit instructions for edge cases, responsibilities, process steps, and output format constraints. Addressing these ensures the agent behaves predictably and safely during automated execution.