Claude Code Introduces Specialized Sub-Agents

9 months ago

Sub agents in Claude Code are specialized AI assistants for task-specific workflows.
They have their own context window, tools, and custom system prompts.
Benefits include context preservation, specialized expertise, reusability, and flexible permissions.
Sub agents can be created at project or user level, with project-level taking precedence.
Configuration includes name, description, and optional tool access.
Management can be done via the `/agents` command or direct file editing.
Best practices include starting with Claude-generated agents, focusing on single responsibilities, and limiting tool access.
Advanced usage includes chaining sub agents and dynamic selection based on context.

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