create-subagent

Create custom subagents in Cursor with custom prompts and system instructions.

Updated Mar 4, 2026

Search Tags:#code review #task automation #subagent #custom AI #Cursor

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/shankur/dots --skill create-subagent-shankur

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-subagent
Source: https://github.com/shankur/dots/tree/main/dot_cursor/skills-cursor/create-subagent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shankur/dots --skill create-subagent-shankur

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill unit provides the ability to create custom subagents for Cursor, allowing users to build specialized AI assistants for specific tasks such as code reviews, debugging, or data analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

Custom Subagent Creation: Design and create subagents with specific prompts for specialized tasks.
Code Review Assistance: Configure subagents to perform code reviews and provide feedback on quality.
Domain-Specific Assistants: Build subagents for various domains, including debugging and data science.

Quick Start

Create a new subagent for code review named 'code-reviewer' and describe it as follows: 'Expert code review specialist. Proactively reviews code for quality, security, and maintainability.'

Frequently Asked Questions about create-subagent

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a custom AI subagent in Cursor for code reviews?▼

You can create a custom AI subagent in Cursor by defining specific prompts and system instructions for specialized tasks like code reviews. This configures a domain-specific assistant to proactively review code for quality, security, and maintainability.

What are custom subagents in Cursor used for?▼

Custom subagents in Cursor are used to handle specialized AI tasks by configuring domain-specific assistants. They enable users to build targeted helpers for specific processes such as code reviews, debugging, and data analysis.

How do I set up a domain-specific AI assistant for debugging?▼

To set up a domain-specific AI assistant for debugging, you configure a custom subagent within the Cursor system using custom prompts. This allows the specialized AI to handle targeted debugging tasks based on your defined instructions.

Can I configure a specialized AI assistant for data analysis in Cursor?▼

Yes, you can configure a specialized AI assistant for data analysis in Cursor. The system enables you to create custom subagents with domain-specific instructions to handle targeted data analysis tasks and provide specialized feedback.

Does creating a subagent in Cursor require external dependencies?▼

No, creating a subagent in Cursor does not require external dependencies. You can design and configure specialized AI assistants directly by providing custom prompts and system instructions for your specific tasks.