agent-development

Design Claude Code plugin agent configurations with frontmatter and system prompts.

Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/liminal-ai/code-steward --skill agent-development-liminal-ai
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Skill: agent-development
Source: https://github.com/liminal-ai/code-steward/tree/main/.claude/plugins/plugin-dev/skills/agent-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/liminal-ai/code-steward --skill agent-development-liminal-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables teams to design, configure, and validate autonomous agents for Claude Code plugins, ensuring consistent behavior and safe operation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agent creation workflow: From user requirements to frontmatter definitions and a structured system prompt.
  • Templates & validation: Provides standard templates and validation hints, including toxicity checks and adherence to CLAUDE.md patterns.
  • Proactive triggering & examples: Includes example-driven triggering patterns and best practices for both proactive and reactive usage.

Quick Start

Create an agent frontmatter file and a complete system prompt based on the user request.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-development

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design autonomous agents for Claude Code plugins?

To design autonomous agents for Claude Code plugins, translate user requirements into a frontmatter payload and a structured system prompt. This process generates complete configurations including example-trigger blocks and safety validations.

What fields are required for Claude Code plugin agent frontmatter?

Required frontmatter fields for Claude Code plugin agents include name, description with examples, model, and color. You must also define a toxicity assessment and ensure adherence to standard validation patterns.

How do I validate agent configurations for Claude Code plugins?

Validate agent configurations by applying toxicity checks and verifying required frontmatter fields. The design process includes validation templates to ensure safe operation and consistent behavior aligned with CLAUDE.md patterns.

Can I generate proactive triggering patterns for Claude Code agents?

Yes, you can generate proactive triggering patterns for Claude Code agents. The configuration process includes example-driven triggering blocks and best practices for both proactive and reactive agent usage.

What is the best way to structure a system prompt for an autonomous agent?

The best way to structure an autonomous agent system prompt is to translate user requests into a robust, structured format. This includes defining behavioral rules, example-trigger blocks, and safety validations within the prompt.

Do I need to write a toxicity assessment when creating Claude Code agents?

Yes, a toxicity assessment is required when creating Claude Code agents. The agent generation workflow ensures all configurations include toxicity checks and safety validations to guarantee safe operation.