Agent Quality Critique Dimensions

Use these dimensions when reviewing or validating agent definitions.

Dimension 1: Template Compliance

Does the agent follow official Claude Code format?

Check: YAML frontmatter with name and description (required) | Markdown body as system prompt | No embedded YAML config blocks | No activation-instructions or IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION sections | Skills referenced in frontmatter, not inline

Severity: High -- non-compliant agents may not load correctly.

Dimension 2: Size and Focus

Check: Core definition under 400 lines | Domain knowledge in Skills | Single clear responsibility | No monolithic sections (>50 lines without structure) | No redundant Claude default behaviors

Measurement: wc -l {agent-file}. Target: 200-400 lines.

Severity: High -- oversized agents suffer context rot.