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AI subagents are specialized assistants with isolated contexts designed for multi-step workflows. Isolated contexts allow subagents to focus deeply on specific tasks without interference from the main agent's conversation history, ensuring precise execution.

To create an AI subagent for debugging, you define its structure and metadata, including name, description, model, and readonly status. You then write a focused prompt that establishes its specialized debugging role and expected multi-step behavior.

Use AI subagents when you need deep specialization and isolated contexts for complex, multi-step workflows. Traditional skills are better for simpler, general-purpose tasks that do not require a dedicated, context-isolated assistant.

Defining an AI subagent requires configuring metadata fields like name, description, model, and readonly status. Proper metadata configuration ensures the subagent is well-described, reusable, and correctly scoped for its specialized workflow.

Common AI subagent patterns include verifiers, debuggers, and auditors. These specialized roles leverage focused prompt engineering to handle distinct, multi-step software engineering tasks within their own isolated contexts.

Best practices for writing AI subagent prompts emphasize keeping instructions focused, reusable, and well-described. A specialized prompt ensures the subagent maintains deep focus and operates effectively within its isolated context.