agent-development

Design Claude Code plugin agent configurations with frontmatter and system prompts.

Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/liminal-ai/code-steward --skill agent-development-liminal-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agent-development
Source: https://github.com/liminal-ai/code-steward/tree/main/.claude/plugins/plugin-dev/skills/agent-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/liminal-ai/code-steward --skill agent-development-liminal-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables teams to design, configure, and validate autonomous agents for Claude Code plugins, ensuring consistent behavior and safe operation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agent creation workflow: From user requirements to frontmatter definitions and a structured system prompt.
  • Templates & validation: Provides standard templates and validation hints, including toxicity checks and adherence to CLAUDE.md patterns.
  • Proactive triggering & examples: Includes example-driven triggering patterns and best practices for both proactive and reactive usage.

Quick Start

Create an agent frontmatter file and a complete system prompt based on the user request.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-development

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design autonomous agents for Claude Code plugins?▼

To design autonomous agents for Claude Code plugins, translate user requirements into a frontmatter payload and a structured system prompt. This process generates complete configurations including example-trigger blocks and safety validations.

What fields are required for Claude Code plugin agent frontmatter?▼

Required frontmatter fields for Claude Code plugin agents include name, description with examples, model, and color. You must also define a toxicity assessment and ensure adherence to standard validation patterns.

How do I validate agent configurations for Claude Code plugins?▼

Validate agent configurations by applying toxicity checks and verifying required frontmatter fields. The design process includes validation templates to ensure safe operation and consistent behavior aligned with CLAUDE.md patterns.

Can I generate proactive triggering patterns for Claude Code agents?▼

Yes, you can generate proactive triggering patterns for Claude Code agents. The configuration process includes example-driven triggering blocks and best practices for both proactive and reactive agent usage.

What is the best way to structure a system prompt for an autonomous agent?▼

The best way to structure an autonomous agent system prompt is to translate user requests into a robust, structured format. This includes defining behavioral rules, example-trigger blocks, and safety validations within the prompt.

Do I need to write a toxicity assessment when creating Claude Code agents?▼

Yes, a toxicity assessment is required when creating Claude Code agents. The agent generation workflow ensures all configurations include toxicity checks and safety validations to guarantee safe operation.