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subagent-design

Design and orchestrate Claude Code subagents with XML prompts and tool access control.

Updated Dec 22, 2025
Search Tags:#prompt engineering#orchestration#subagent#agent design#task tool#xml structure
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/royhenengel/Claude-Customizations --skill subagent-design
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: subagent-design
Source: https://github.com/royhenengel/Claude-Customizations/tree/main/skills/Tooling/subagent-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/royhenengel/Claude-Customizations --skill subagent-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert guidance for creating, building, and using Claude Code subagents and the Task tool, streamlining complex workflows through specialized AI agents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Subagent Creation: Learn how to define new subagents with specific roles, tools, and models.
  • Prompt Engineering: Master writing effective system prompts using pure XML structure for optimal performance.
  • Tool Configuration: Understand how to grant or restrict tool access for secure and efficient agent operation.
  • Orchestration Patterns: Discover how to combine subagents for complex tasks using sequential, parallel, or hierarchical designs.
  • Use Case: You need to build a specialized agent to review code for security vulnerabilities. This Skill guides you through defining its role, granting it Read and Grep tools, and structuring its prompt for maximum effectiveness.

Quick Start

Use the subagent-design skill to create a new subagent named 'code-linter' that uses the 'Bash' tool to run linters.

Frequently Asked Questions about subagent-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design and deploy Claude subagents using the Task tool?▼

To design Claude subagents with the Task tool, define specific agent roles, configure tool access permissions, and write system prompts using pure XML structure for optimal orchestration and performance.

What are the best patterns for orchestrating multi-agent workflows in Claude Code?▼

Multi-agent orchestration patterns in Claude Code include sequential, parallel, and hierarchical execution designs, allowing you to combine specialized subagents to handle complex software engineering tasks efficiently.

How do I configure tool access control for Claude Code subagents?▼

Tool access control for subagents involves explicitly granting or restricting specific tools like Read, Grep, or Bash, ensuring secure and efficient agent operation scoped to its designated task.

Why should I use XML structure for subagent system prompts?▼

Using pure XML structure for subagent system prompts enforces clear role definitions and instructions, optimizing prompt caching and maximizing the agent's task execution effectiveness.

Can I build a specialized code review agent with restricted tool access?▼

Yes, you can build a specialized code review subagent by defining its role, granting it restricted tools like Read and Grep, and structuring its prompt to target specific vulnerabilities.

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