sub-agent-patterns

Configure Claude Code sub-agents for task delegation and context management.

Updated Jan 29, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/brendadeeznuts1111/tier-1380-omega --skill sub-agent-patterns-brendadeeznuts1111

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sub-agent-patterns
Source: https://github.com/brendadeeznuts1111/tier-1380-omega/tree/main/skills/sub-agent-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brendadeeznuts1111/tier-1380-omega --skill sub-agent-patterns-brendadeeznuts1111

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes rules (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill demystifies Claude Code's powerful sub-agent system, enabling you to delegate complex tasks, manage context efficiently, and build sophisticated AI workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

Understand Built-in Agents: Learn about Explore, Plan, and General-Purpose agents for specific tasks.
Create Custom Agents: Define your own specialized agents with custom tools, models, and prompts.
Master Delegation Patterns: Implement effective strategies for parallel processing, research, and code review using sub-agents.
Use Case: Automate code reviews across multiple files by creating a code-reviewer sub-agent, or orchestrate a release process by having a master agent delegate tasks to specialized review, testing, and documentation agents.

Quick Start

Use the sub-agent-patterns skill to learn how to create a custom code-reviewer sub-agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about sub-agent-patterns

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

FAQPage Schema

What are sub-agents in Claude Code used for?▼

Sub-agents in Claude Code are used for task delegation and context management, allowing you to offload specialized work like code review or research to built-in and custom AI agents.

How do I create a custom sub-agent in Claude Code?▼

Create custom Claude Code sub-agents by defining specialized prompts, configuring specific tools, and selecting appropriate models to handle dedicated tasks like automated code reviews.

What built-in agents does Claude Code provide for task delegation?▼

Claude Code provides built-in Explore, Plan, and General-Purpose agents designed to handle specific delegation tasks such as context gathering, strategizing, and generalized processing.

How can I orchestrate multiple AI agents for a release process?▼

Orchestrate AI agents by using a master agent to delegate tasks to specialized sub-agents, enabling parallel processing for research, code review, testing, and documentation during releases.

How do I stop Claude Code sub-agents from spamming bash approvals?▼

Avoid bash approval spam in Claude Code by properly configuring custom sub-agent tools and permissions, ensuring delegated tasks operate autonomously without requiring constant manual approval.

Can I assign different models to different sub-agents in Claude Code?▼

Yes, you can assign different models to custom sub-agents in Claude Code, allowing you to match specific model capabilities and context windows to the requirements of each delegated task.