Subagent System

When to Use

• Creating specialized subagents for task-specific work
• Delegating work to pre-configured agents
• Managing subagent tool permissions and scope
• Understanding when to use agent delegation vs. direct work

What Are Subagents?

Pre-configured AI personalities that Claude Code can delegate tasks to. Each:

• Has specific purpose and expertise area
• Uses separate context window (prevents pollution)
• Can be configured with specific tools
• Includes custom system prompt