writing-agents

To create a Claude Code agent, you create a new file under the .claude/agents/ directory using standard frontmatter conventions that specify the required name, description, model, and allowed-tools fields.

The 3-phase review workflow for automation agents consists of Load Context, Checklist, and Deep Analysis phases, which are governed by specific dispatch rules to ensure thorough code review and security audits.

Claude Code automation agents require frontmatter fields including name, description, model, and allowed-tools to properly define the agent's identity, capabilities, and execution environment for dispatch workflows.

You validate agent file format and dispatch rules by applying the standard frontmatter conventions and checking the agent against the built-in 3-phase review workflow to ensure it meets code review and security audit requirements.

Yes, Claude Code agents can be developed and deployed for security audits, code review, and documentation automation workflows across software projects by configuring the appropriate model and allowed-tools in the agent frontmatter.