Claude Code Introduces Specialized Sub-Agents

Summary

Custom sub agents in Claude Code are specialized AI assistants that can be invoked to handle specific types of tasks. They enable more efficient problem-solving by providing task-specific configurations with customized system prompts, tools and a separate context window. What are sub agents? Sub agents are pre-configured AI personalities that Claude Code can delegate tasks to. Each sub agent: Has a specific purpose and expertise area Uses its own context window separate from the main conversation Can be configured with specific tools it’s allowed to use Includes a custom system prompt that guides its behavior When Claude Code encounters a task that matches a sub agent’s expertise, it can delegate that task to the specialized sub agent, which works independently and returns results. Key benefits Context preservationEach sub agent operates in its own context, preventing pollution of the main conversation and keeping it focused on high-level objectives.Specialized expertiseSub agents can be fine-tuned with detailed instructions for specific domains, leading to higher success rates on designated tasks.ReusabilityOnce created, sub agents can be used across different projects and shared with your team for consistent workflows.Flexible permissionsEach sub agent can have different tool access levels, allowing you to limit powerful tools to specific sub agent types. Quick start To create your first sub agent: Open the sub agents interfaceRun the following command:Select 'Create New Agent'Choose whether to create a project-level or user-level sub agentDefine the sub agent Recommended: Generate with Claude first, then customize to make it yours Describe your subagent in detail and when it should be used Select the tools you want to grant access to (or leave blank to inherit all tools) The interface shows all available tools, making selection easy If you’re generating with Claude, you can also edit the system prompt in your own editor by pressing e Save and useYour sub agent is...