Claude Sub-Agents Manager - AI-Powered Development Assistants for Claude Code
๐ Supercharge Claude Code with Specialized AI Sub-Agents for Code Review, Testing, Debugging & More
Transform your development workflow with intelligent AI assistants that excel at specific programming tasks
Installation โข Quick Start โข Available Agents โข Documentation โข Contributing
Claude Sub-Agents Manager is a powerful CLI tool that enhances Claude Code with specialized AI assistants designed for specific development tasks. Each sub-agent is an expert in its domain - from automated code reviews and test fixing to intelligent debugging and documentation generation. Install production-ready agents instantly or create custom agents tailored to your unique workflow needs.
โจ Why Claude Sub-Agents?
- ๐ง Specialized Intelligence: Each agent is an expert in its domain
- โก Zero Configuration: Pre-built agents work out of the box
- ๐จ Fully Customizable: Create agents that match your workflow
- ๐ Smart Context Management: Agents operate in isolated contexts
- ๐ ๏ธ Developer First: Built by developers, for developers
- ๐ Context-Forge Integration: Seamlessly works with context-forge projects and PRPs
๐ New in v1.4.0 - Context-Forge Integration
- ๐ ๏ธ Full Context-Forge Support: Automatic detection and smart integration
- ๐ฆ Init Command:
claude-agents initfor one-command project setup - ๐งน Uninstall Command: Bulk removal with cleanup options
- ๐ Smart Command Organization: No conflicts with existing context-forge commands
- โก Concurrent Execution Rules: Enforces best practices for maximum performance
- ๐ CLAUDE.md Integration: Appends configuration without overwriting
- ๐ฏ PRP Awareness: Agents understand and work with your existing PRPs
๐ Installation
NPM (Recommended)
npm install -g @webdevtoday/claude-agents
Yarn
yarn global add @webdevtoday/claude-agents
From Source
git clone https://github.com/webdevtodayjason/sub-agents.git
cd sub-agents
npm install
npm linkโก Quick Start
For New Projects
# Initialize all agents in your project claude-agents init # List available agents claude-agents list
For Context-Forge Projects
# Initialize with context-forge awareness claude-agents init --respect-context-forge # Agents will: # - Detect existing PRPs and CLAUDE.md # - Place commands in .claude/commands/agents/ # - Append to CLAUDE.md without overwriting # - Work alongside your existing setup
Example Agent Tasks
# Project Planning - Reads and understands your PRPs claude-agents run project-planner --task "Create implementation roadmap from existing PRPs" claude-agents run project-planner --task "Break down auth-prp into sprint tasks" # API Development - PRP-aware implementation claude-agents run api-developer --task "Implement user endpoints from feature-auth-prp.md" claude-agents run api-developer --task "Create REST API following our conventions" # Frontend Development claude-agents run frontend-developer --task "Build login UI matching dark-theme-ui-prp" claude-agents run frontend-developer --task "Create dashboard from feature-dashboard-prp.md" # Testing & Quality claude-agents run tdd-specialist --task "Create tests for authentication flow" claude-agents run code-reviewer --task "Review API endpoints for security" claude-agents run security-scanner --task "Scan authentication implementation" # Documentation claude-agents run api-documenter --task "Generate OpenAPI spec from implemented endpoints" claude-agents run doc-writer --task "Update Implementation.md with progress" # Debugging & Refactoring claude-agents run debugger --task "Analyze login timeout issue" claude-agents run refactor --task "Improve error handling in auth module" # DevOps & Deployment claude-agents run devops-engineer --task "Setup CI/CD for main branch" claude-agents run devops-engineer --task "Create Docker configuration" # Product & Marketing claude-agents run product-manager --task "Create user stories from PRPs" claude-agents run marketing-writer --task "Write feature announcement for auth system"
Using in Claude Code
# Via slash commands (in .claude/commands/agents/) > /agent-review # Triggers code review > /agent-api # Triggers API development > /agent-debug login issue # Debug specific problem # Via Task tool > Task("project-planner: analyze all PRPs and create sprint plan") > Task("api-developer: implement endpoints from feature-auth-prp.md") > Task("frontend-developer: build UI from feature-dashboard-prp.md")
๐ Available Sub-Agents
| Agent Name | Description | Slash Command |
|---|---|---|
| code-reviewer | Expert code review specialist for quality, security, and maintainability | /review |
| test-runner | Automated test execution specialist that runs tests and fixes failures | /test [pattern] |
| debugger | Expert debugging specialist for analyzing errors, stack traces, and fixing issues | /debug [error] |
| refactor | Code refactoring specialist for improving code structure, patterns, and maintainability | /refactor [target] |
| doc-writer | Documentation specialist for creating and updating technical documentation, API docs, and README files | /document [type] |
| security-scanner | Security vulnerability scanner that detects common security issues and suggests fixes | /security-scan [path] |
| shadcn-ui-builder | UI/UX specialist for designing and implementing interfaces using ShadCN UI components | /ui or /shadcn |
| project-planner | Strategic planning specialist for project decomposition and workflow management | /plan [project] |
| api-developer | Backend API development specialist for REST, GraphQL, and microservices | /api [spec] |
| frontend-developer | Frontend development specialist for modern web applications | /frontend [feature] |
| tdd-specialist | Test-Driven Development specialist for comprehensive testing strategies | /tdd [component] |
| api-documenter | API documentation specialist for OpenAPI, Swagger, and technical docs | /apidoc [endpoint] |
| devops-engineer | DevOps specialist for CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and deployment | /devops [task] |
| product-manager | Product management specialist for requirements, roadmaps, and user stories | /product [feature] |
| marketing-writer | Marketing content specialist for technical marketing and product messaging | /marketing [content] |
๐ค Detailed Agent Descriptions
๐ Code Reviewer
Your personal code quality guardian
- Comprehensive security analysis
- Best practices enforcement
- Performance optimization suggestions
- Clean code principles
# Install claude-agents install code-reviewer # Use > /review
๐งช Test Runner
Intelligent test automation specialist
- Auto-detects test frameworks
- Fixes failing tests automatically
- Improves test coverage
- Supports all major languages
# Install claude-agents install test-runner # Use > /test > /test src/**/*.test.js
๐ Debugger
Expert problem solver and bug hunter
- Root cause analysis
- Stack trace interpretation
- Performance profiling
- Memory leak detection
# Install claude-agents install debugger # Use > /debug Cannot read property 'map' of undefined
๐ง Refactor Assistant
Code transformation specialist
- Apply design patterns
- Modernize legacy code
- Improve code structure
- Maintain functionality
# Install claude-agents install refactor # Use > /refactor improve performance > /refactor apply SOLID principles
๐ Documentation Writer
Technical writing expert
- API documentation
- README generation
- Architecture docs
- Code comments
# Install claude-agents install doc-writer # Use > /document API > /document architecture
๐ Security Scanner
Vulnerability detection specialist
- Secret detection
- OWASP compliance
- Dependency auditing
- Security best practices
# Install claude-agents install security-scanner # Use > /security-scan > /security-scan src/api/
๐จ ShadCN UI Builder
Your expert UI/UX implementation specialist
- Modern component-based UI development
- Accessibility-first design approach
- Responsive interface implementation
- ShadCN component ecosystem expertise
- Design system compliance
# Install claude-agents install shadcn-ui-builder # Use > /ui create a login page > /shadcn implement dashboard with sidebar
๐ Project Planner
Strategic planning and task decomposition expert
- Project architecture design
- Task breakdown and prioritization
- Dependency mapping
- Timeline estimation
- Risk assessment
# Install claude-agents install project-planner # Use > /plan e-commerce platform > /plan microservices migration
๐ API Developer
Backend development specialist
- RESTful API design
- GraphQL implementation
- Microservices architecture
- Database schema design
- API security best practices
# Install claude-agents install api-developer # Use > /api user authentication endpoints > /api payment processing service
๐ป Frontend Developer
Modern web interface specialist
- React/Vue/Angular expertise
- Responsive design implementation
- State management
- Performance optimization
- Accessibility compliance
# Install claude-agents install frontend-developer # Use > /frontend user dashboard > /frontend shopping cart component
๐งช TDD Specialist
Test-driven development expert
- Unit test creation
- Integration testing
- E2E test scenarios
- Test coverage analysis
- Mock and stub implementation
# Install claude-agents install tdd-specialist # Use > /tdd UserService class > /tdd API integration tests
๐ API Documenter
Technical documentation specialist
- OpenAPI/Swagger specs
- API endpoint documentation
- Integration guides
- SDK documentation
- Example code generation
# Install claude-agents install api-documenter # Use > /apidoc REST endpoints > /apidoc GraphQL schema
๐ DevOps Engineer
Infrastructure and deployment expert
- CI/CD pipeline setup
- Docker containerization
- Kubernetes orchestration
- Infrastructure as Code
- Monitoring and logging
# Install claude-agents install devops-engineer # Use > /devops GitHub Actions workflow > /devops Kubernetes deployment
๐ Product Manager
Product strategy and planning specialist
- User story creation
- Feature specification
- Roadmap planning
- Requirements documentation
- Stakeholder communication
# Install claude-agents install product-manager # Use > /product user onboarding flow > /product feature prioritization
โ๏ธ Marketing Writer
Technical marketing content expert
- Product launch materials
- Technical blog posts
- Feature announcements
- Documentation marketing
- Developer advocacy content
# Install claude-agents install marketing-writer # Use > /marketing product launch post > /marketing API feature announcement ## ๐ Documentation ### Command Reference | Command | Description | Example | |---------|-------------|---------| | `init` | Initialize agents in project | `claude-agents init` | | `init --respect-context-forge` | Init preserving context-forge | `claude-agents init --respect-context-forge` | | `install` | Install agents interactively | `claude-agents install` | | `install --all` | Install all available agents | `claude-agents install --all` | | `install --project` | Install to project directory | `claude-agents install --project` | | `list` | Show all agents | `claude-agents list` | | `list --installed` | Show only installed agents | `claude-agents list --installed` | | `enable <agent>` | Enable a disabled agent | `claude-agents enable code-reviewer` | | `disable <agent>` | Disable an agent | `claude-agents disable test-runner` | | `remove <agent>` | Remove specific agent | `claude-agents remove debugger` | | `uninstall` | Bulk uninstall with options | `claude-agents uninstall --all --clean` | | `info <agent>` | Show agent details | `claude-agents info debugger` | | `create` | Create a custom agent | `claude-agents create` | | `run <agent>` | Run agent independently | `claude-agents run marketing-writer --task "write launch post"` | | `dashboard` | Launch web dashboard | `claude-agents dashboard` | ### Independent Agent Execution Run agents outside of Claude Code for automation and scripting: ```bash # Run with inline task claude-agents run marketing-writer --task "Write launch announcement for v2.0" # Run with task file claude-agents run api-developer --file api-spec.md # Interactive mode claude-agents run tdd-specialist --interactive
Web Dashboard
Monitor and manage your agents through the web interface:
# Start dashboard on port 7842 claude-agents dashboard # Custom port claude-agents dashboard --port 8080
Dashboard features:
- Real-time agent status
- Task execution history
- Memory system viewer
- Performance metrics
- Quick agent actions
Creating Custom Agents
Interactive Creation
Manual Creation
Create ~/.claude/agents/my-agent.md:
--- name: my-agent description: What this agent does and when to use it tools: Read, Edit, Grep, Bash --- You are an expert in [DOMAIN]. Your role is to [PURPOSE]. When invoked, you will: 1. [STEP 1] 2. [STEP 2] 3. [STEP 3] Always ensure [KEY PRINCIPLE].
Installation Scopes
User Scope (~/.claude/agents/)
- Available in all projects
- Personal agents
- Default installation location
Project Scope (.claude/agents/)
- Project-specific agents
- Shared with team via version control
- Use
--projectflag
Advanced Configuration
State Management
Agent states are tracked in .claude-agents.json:
{
"installedAgents": {
"code-reviewer": {
"version": "1.0.0",
"scope": "user",
"installedAt": "2024-01-20T10:00:00Z"
}
},
"enabledAgents": ["code-reviewer"],
"disabledAgents": []
}Hooks System
The hooks system enables automated workflows and agent coordination. Each agent can define hooks that trigger on specific events.
Hook Types
| Hook Type | Description | Trigger |
|---|---|---|
PostToolUse:Edit |
After file edits | Any file modification |
PostToolUse:Write |
After file creation | New file written |
PostToolUse:Bash |
After command execution | Bash commands run |
PreToolUse |
Before any tool use | Tool about to run |
TaskComplete |
After task completion | Agent finishes task |
Stop |
On conversation end | Session terminating |
Hook Actions
{
"PostToolUse:Edit": {
"condition": "file.endsWith('.js')",
"commands": ["npm run lint", "npm test"]
},
"TaskComplete": {
"notify": "Task {{task_name}} completed",
"store": "agent:{{agent_name}}:last_task"
}
}Example: Auto-Review Hook
Create hooks for automatic code review after edits:
{
"hooks": {
"PostToolUse:Edit": [{
"matcher": "\\.(js|ts|py)$",
"hooks": [{
"type": "command",
"command": "echo 'Consider running /review' >&2"
}]
}]
}
}Example: Test Runner Hook
Automatically run tests after code changes:
{
"PostToolUse:Edit": {
"condition": "file.includes('src/')",
"commands": ["npm test -- --watch=false"]
}
}๐ Our Ecosystem
Check out our other tools for Claude Code:
๐ช Claude Hooks Manager
Powerful hook management system for Claude Code automation
๐จ Context Forge
Our flagship tool for intelligent context generation and management
๐ค Contributing
We love contributions! Here's how you can help:
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-agent) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing agent') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-agent) - Open a Pull Request
Adding New Agents
- Create agent structure:
agents/
โโโ your-agent/
โโโ agent.md # Agent definition
โโโ metadata.json # Agent metadata
โโโ hooks.json # Optional hooks
- Add slash command:
commands/
โโโ your-command.md
- Submit PR with description
๐ Troubleshooting
Agent Not Found After Global Install?
# Enable debug mode to see where agents are being searched DEBUG=claude-agents claude-agents run project-planner --task "test" # Check npm global installation path npm list -g @webdevtoday/claude-agents # Verify agents are included in the package ls -la $(npm root -g)/@webdevtoday/claude-agents/agents/
Agent Not Working?
# Check installation claude-agents list # Verify agent status claude-agents info <agent-name> # Re-enable if disabled claude-agents enable <agent-name>
Debug Mode
# Run Claude with debug output claude --debug # Run claude-agents with debug output DEBUG=claude-agents claude-agents run <agent> --task "test"
Common Issues
- Permission denied: Use
sudofor global install - Agent not found: Check spelling and installation
- Command not working: Ensure Claude Code is updated
- "Agent not found" error: Enable debug mode to see search paths
๐ Release Notes
Version 1.4.0 (Latest) - Context-Forge Integration
- ๐ ๏ธ Context-Forge Support: Full integration with context-forge projects
- ๐ฆ Init Command: One-command setup with
claude-agents init - ๐งน Uninstall Command: Bulk removal with cleanup options
- ๐ฏ PRP Awareness: Agents understand and work with existing PRPs
- ๐ Smart Commands: Organized in
.claude/commands/agents/to avoid conflicts - โก Concurrent Execution: CLAUDE.md rules for maximum performance
- ๐ Safe Integration: Appends to CLAUDE.md without overwriting
- ๐ง Bug Fixes: Project scope installation now works correctly
Version 1.3.1
- ๐ Fixed "agent not found" error for global installations
- ๐ Enhanced path resolution for various npm configurations
- ๐ Added debug mode with
DEBUG=claude-agents
Version 1.3.0
- ๐ฏ Context-forge detection utility
- ๐ง Enhanced agent system with PRP awareness
- ๐พ Memory system integration
- ๐ Context-aware command templates
Version 1.2.0
- ๐ค 15 specialized AI agents
- โก Concurrent execution patterns
- ๐พ Shared memory system
- ๐ Web dashboard
- ๐ฏ Slash command integration
Version 1.0.0
- ๐ Initial release
- 6 production-ready agents
- Interactive CLI interface
- Custom agent creation
- Project/user scope support
- Comprehensive documentation
๐ License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details
๐ Acknowledgments
- Claude Code team at Anthropic
- Our amazing community of developers
- All contributors and testers
๐ฌ Connect
- ๐ Report Issues
- ๐ก Request Features
- ๐ฆ Follow Updates
- โญ Star on GitHub
๐ SEO Keywords & Use Cases
Perfect for developers who want to:
- Automate code reviews with AI-powered analysis
- Fix failing tests automatically using intelligent test runners
- Debug complex issues with expert error analysis
- Generate documentation from existing code
- Scan for security vulnerabilities proactively
- Refactor legacy code with modern patterns
- Enhance Claude Code with specialized capabilities
- Create custom AI agents for specific workflows
Technologies & Integrations:
- Works with Claude Code by Anthropic
- Supports all major programming languages
- Integrates with existing development workflows
- Compatible with Git, npm, yarn, and more
- Extensible through custom agent creation
Made with โค๏ธ by WebDev Today Jason
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Claude Sub-Agents Manager - Your AI-Powered Development Team in Claude Code