Awesome Claude Agents

A curated list of Claude Code agents, subagents, skills, frameworks, and resources for building AI-powered development workflows.

Claude agents are specialized AI assistants that extend Claude's capabilities for specific tasks. This repository catalogs the best community-created agents, official resources, and tools to supercharge your development workflow.

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Contents

• What are Claude Agents?
• Getting Started
• Agent Collections
• Agents by Category
  • Core Development
  • Language Specialists
  • Infrastructure & DevOps
  • Quality & Security
  • Data & AI
  • Developer Experience
  • Business & Product
  • Orchestration & Meta
• Claude Skills
• Frameworks & Tools
• Workflow Patterns
• Creating Your Own Agent
• Best Practices
• Community Resources
• Contributing

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What are Claude Agents?

Claude Agents (also called subagents) are specialized AI assistants that can be invoked within Claude Code to handle specific types of tasks. They were introduced by Anthropic in July 2025 to address the critical problem of "context pollution."

Key Benefits

• Isolated Context Windows - Each subagent operates in its own context, keeping the main conversation focused
• Specialization - Custom system prompts and focused capabilities for specific domains
• Parallelization - Spin up multiple subagents to work on different tasks simultaneously
• Team Sharing - Share agents with your team for consistent workflows
• Tool Permissions - Each subagent can have different tool access levels

Types of Agents

Type	Description	Location
Built-in Subagents	Pre-configured agents like Explore (codebase analysis) and Plan (planning mode)	System
User Subagents	Personal agents available across all projects	~/.claude/agents/
Project Subagents	Team-shared agents specific to a project	.claude/agents/
Skills	Specialized folders with instructions, scripts, and resources	~/.claude/skills/ or .claude/skills/

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Getting Started

Installation

1. Create the agents directory:

   mkdir -p ~/.claude/agents
   

2. Add an agent file (e.g., ~/.claude/agents/code-reviewer.md):

   ---
   name: code-reviewer
   description: Expert code review specialist. Use PROACTIVELY after code changes.
   tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash
   model: inherit
   ---
   
   You are a senior code reviewer with 15+ years of experience.
   
   When invoked:
   1. Run `git diff` to identify modified files
   2. Analyze changed code for security, performance, and maintainability
   3. Provide actionable feedback with specific line references
   4. Suggest improvements with code examples
   

3. Use the agent in Claude Code:

   "Use the code-reviewer to check my recent changes"
   

Agent File Format

---
name: agent-name                    # Required: unique identifier
description: When to use this agent # Required: triggers automatic invocation
tools: Tool1, Tool2, Tool3          # Optional: defaults to all tools
model: sonnet | opus | haiku | inherit  # Optional: defaults to sonnet
permissionMode: default             # Optional: permission handling
skills: skill1, skill2              # Optional: auto-load specific skills
---

Your agent's system prompt goes here.
Include role definition, capabilities, and specific instructions.

Quick Clone Collections

# VoltAgent's 100+ production agents
git clone https://github.com/VoltAgent/awesome-claude-code-subagents.git ~/.claude/agents/voltagent

# wshobson's 48 production-ready specialists
git clone https://github.com/wshobson/agents.git ~/.claude/agents/wshobson

# 0xfurai's comprehensive collection
git clone https://github.com/0xfurai/claude-code-subagents.git ~/.claude/agents/0xfurai

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Agent Collections

Production-Ready Collections

Collection	Agents	Description	Link
VoltAgent/awesome-claude-code-subagents	100+	Full-stack development, DevOps, data science, business operations	GitHub
wshobson/agents	48	Production-ready specialists with orchestration patterns	GitHub
0xfurai/claude-code-subagents	100+	Uniform prompt formatting, multi-language support	GitHub
vijaythecoder/awesome-claude-agents	26	AI development team with tech lead and domain experts	GitHub
davepoon/claude-code-subagents-collection	36	Auto-delegation and best practices guide	GitHub
charles-adedotun/claude-code-sub-agents	30+	Full ecosystem mapped to development workflow stages	GitHub

Specialized Collections

Collection	Focus	Link
iannuttall/claude-agents	Refactoring, content writing, frontend design, PRD creation	GitHub
zhsama/claude-sub-agent	Spec-driven development pipeline with quality gates	GitHub
lst97/claude-code-sub-agents	Full-stack development specialists	GitHub

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Agents by Category

Core Development

Essential agents for everyday coding tasks:

Agent	Description	Recommended Tools
frontend-developer	React/Vue/Angular components, state management, UI optimization	Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob
backend-developer	Server-side logic, API implementation, database integration	Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Grep
fullstack-developer	End-to-end feature development	All tools
api-designer	RESTful/GraphQL API design, OpenAPI specs	Read, Write, Edit, Glob
ui-designer	Component design, design systems, visual aesthetics	Read, Write, Edit
mobile-developer	iOS/Android app development	Read, Write, Edit, Bash
microservices-architect	Distributed system design, service decomposition	Read, Grep, Glob, Bash
graphql-architect	Schema design, resolver optimization	Read, Write, Edit, Grep
websocket-engineer	Real-time communication, event-driven architecture	Read, Write, Edit, Bash

Language Specialists

Deep expertise across programming languages:

Agent	Languages/Frameworks
python-pro	Python, FastAPI, Django, Flask
typescript-pro	TypeScript, Node.js, Deno
javascript-pro	JavaScript, ES6+, npm ecosystem
react-specialist	React, Redux, Next.js
vue-expert	Vue 3, Vuex, Nuxt
angular-architect	Angular, RxJS, NgRx
golang-pro	Go, Gin, Echo
rust-engineer	Rust, Cargo, async/await
java-architect	Java, Spring Boot, Maven
csharp-developer	C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET
swift-expert	Swift, SwiftUI, iOS
kotlin-specialist	Kotlin, Android, Coroutines
php-pro	PHP, Laravel, Symfony
rails-expert	Ruby on Rails, ActiveRecord
flutter-expert	Flutter, Dart, cross-platform

Infrastructure & DevOps

DevOps and deployment specialists:

Agent	Description	Key Skills
devops-engineer	CI/CD pipelines, automation, infrastructure	Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
cloud-architect	Multi-cloud design, cost optimization	AWS, GCP, Azure
kubernetes-specialist	Container orchestration, Helm charts	K8s, Docker, Istio
terraform-engineer	Infrastructure as Code, state management	Terraform, Pulumi
platform-engineer	Internal developer platforms, tooling	Backstage, ArgoCD
sre-engineer	Reliability, SLOs, incident response	Prometheus, Grafana
database-administrator	Query optimization, replication, backup	PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
network-engineer	Network design, security, DNS	VPC, Load Balancers, CDN
security-engineer	Security architecture, threat modeling	IAM, encryption, compliance

Quality & Security

Testing and security experts:

Agent	Description	Permissions
code-reviewer	Code quality, style, maintainability	Read, Grep, Glob (read-only)
security-auditor	Vulnerability scanning, OWASP compliance	Read, Grep, Glob (read-only)
qa-expert	Test strategy, coverage analysis	Read, Write, Edit, Bash
test-automator	Unit/integration/e2e test generation	Read, Write, Edit, Bash
performance-engineer	Profiling, optimization, benchmarking	Read, Bash, Grep
accessibility-tester	WCAG compliance, a11y testing	Read, Grep, Glob
penetration-tester	Security testing, exploit analysis	Read, Grep, Bash
debugger	Error investigation, root cause analysis	Read, Grep, Glob, Bash
architect-reviewer	Design review, pattern validation	Read, Grep, Glob

Data & AI

Data engineering and ML specialists:

Agent	Description
data-scientist	Statistical analysis, ML modeling, visualization
data-engineer	ETL pipelines, data warehousing, Spark
ml-engineer	Model training, deployment, MLOps
llm-architect	LLM integration, prompt engineering, RAG
nlp-engineer	Text processing, transformers, embeddings
data-analyst	SQL, BI tools, reporting
database-optimizer	Query tuning, indexing, schema design
mlops-engineer	Model versioning, monitoring, serving
prompt-engineer	Prompt optimization, few-shot learning

Developer Experience

Tooling and productivity:

Agent	Description
documentation-engineer	API docs, README files, technical writing
refactoring-specialist	Code modernization, pattern migration
legacy-modernizer	Legacy system updates, tech debt reduction
cli-developer	Command-line tool development
build-engineer	Build systems, bundlers, compilation
dependency-manager	Package updates, security patches
git-workflow-manager	Branching strategies, PR management
dx-optimizer	Developer experience improvements
mcp-developer	Model Context Protocol server development

Business & Product

Product and business specialists:

Agent	Description
product-manager	Feature specs, roadmaps, prioritization
technical-writer	User documentation, tutorials, guides
business-analyst	Requirements gathering, process mapping
project-manager	Sprint planning, task tracking
ux-researcher	User research, journey maps, testing
content-marketer	Blog posts, marketing copy
scrum-master	Agile ceremonies, team facilitation

Orchestration & Meta

Multi-agent coordination:

Agent	Description
multi-agent-coordinator	Task distribution across multiple agents
workflow-orchestrator	Complex workflow management
context-manager	Context optimization, memory management
task-distributor	Work parallelization, load balancing
knowledge-synthesizer	Information aggregation across agents

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Claude Skills

Skills are specialized folders containing instructions, scripts, and resources that Claude dynamically discovers and loads.

Official Skills

Skill	Description
pdf	Extract text/tables, create PDFs, merge/split documents
xlsx	Create and analyze Excel spreadsheets with formulas
docx	Create and edit Word documents with formatting
pptx	Create and edit PowerPoint presentations
artifacts-builder	Build HTML artifacts using React, Tailwind, shadcn/ui
mcp-builder	Guide for creating MCP servers
webapp-testing	Test web applications using Playwright
skill-creator	Interactive tool for creating new skills

Community Skills

Skill	Description	Link
obra/superpowers	20+ battle-tested skills including debugging, brainstorming	GitHub
ios-simulator-skill	iOS app building and testing automation	Community
playwright-skill	Browser automation and testing	Community
claude-d3js-skill	D3.js data visualizations	Community
web-asset-generator	Favicons, app icons, social media images	Community

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Frameworks & Tools

Agent Management

Tool	Description	Link
webdevtodayjason/sub-agents	NPM-installable CLI manager with context-forge	GitHub
baryhuang/claude-code-by-agents	Desktop app with @agent mentions	GitHub
Dicklesworthstone/claude_code_agent_farm	Multiple parallel Claude sessions	GitHub

Session & History Tools

Tool	Description	Link
cc-sessions	Opinionated productive development approach	Community
cchistory	Command history viewer for sessions	Community
cclogviewer	HTML UI for conversation files	Community
Recall	Full-text search for Claude Code sessions	Community

Claude Agent SDK

The official SDK for building production-ready agents:

# Python
pip install claude-agent-sdk

# TypeScript/Node
npm install @anthropic-ai/claude-agent-sdk

Key Features:

• Context management with automatic compaction
• Rich tool ecosystem (file ops, code execution, web search, MCP)
• Fine-grained permissions
• Built-in error handling, session management, monitoring

Resources:

• Agent SDK Overview
• SDK Demos Repository
• Python SDK

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Workflow Patterns

Agentic Workflow Patterns

Pattern	Description
Subagent Orchestration	Main agent delegates to specialized subagents
Progressive Skills	Load skills dynamically as needed
Parallel Tool Calling	Execute multiple independent tools simultaneously
Master-Clone Architecture	Primary agent with specialized clones
Wizard Workflows	Step-by-step guided processes

Recommended Agent Combinations

Essential Starter Set:

code-reviewer + security-auditor + performance-optimizer

Full Development Team:

backend-architect + frontend-developer + qa-expert + security-auditor

Architecture Support:

system-architect + api-designer + data-architect

Workflow Systems

System	Description	Link
RIPER Workflow	Research, Innovate, Plan, Execute, Review	Community
AB Method	Spec-driven workflow for large problems	Community
Claude Code PM	Feature-packed project management	GitHub
Simone	Broader project management system	Community

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Creating Your Own Agent

Step 1: Define the Role

---
name: your-agent-name
description: Use this agent when [specific trigger conditions]
tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep
model: sonnet
---

Step 2: Write the System Prompt

You are a [role] with expertise in [domain].

## Responsibilities
- [Primary task 1]
- [Primary task 2]

## Approach
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]

## Output Format
Return results as [format specification].

Step 3: Set Tool Permissions

Agent Type	Recommended Tools
Read-only (reviewers, auditors)	Read, Grep, Glob
Research (analysts)	Read, Grep, Glob, WebFetch, WebSearch
Writers (developers)	Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep
Full access (architects)	All tools

Step 4: Test and Iterate

# Test your agent
"Use my-agent to [specific task]"

# Refine based on results
# Adjust system prompt, tools, or model as needed

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Best Practices

Agent Design

1. Single Responsibility - Create focused agents with one clear purpose
2. Minimal Tools - Only grant necessary tools for security and focus
3. Clear Triggers - Write descriptions that make automatic invocation predictable
4. Concise Prompts - Keep system prompts focused to control token costs

Usage Patterns

1. Start Small - Begin with the essential starter set before expanding
2. Combine Strategically - Use multi-agent workflows for complex tasks
3. Monitor Context - Watch for context pollution in long sessions
4. Batch Efficiently - Limit to 10 parallel agents maximum

Maintenance

1. Version Control - Keep agents in .claude/agents/ under git
2. Document Changes - Track agent iterations and improvements
3. Share with Team - Use project-level agents for consistency
4. Regular Review - Update agents as your workflow evolves

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Community Resources

Directories & Aggregators

• subagents.cc - Dedicated Claude agent directory
• awesomeclaude.ai - Comprehensive Claude resources

Community Hubs

• r/ClaudeAI - Reddit community
• GitHub Topics: claude-agents - GitHub discovery
• GitHub Topics: claude-code - Broader ecosystem

Learning Resources

• Building Agents with the Claude Agent SDK - Official guide
• Claude Code Best Practices - Anthropic engineering
• Agent Skills Deep Dive - First principles analysis

Curated Lists

• awesome-claude-code - Commands, workflows, CLAUDE.md files
• awesome-claude - General Claude resources
• awesome-claude-skills - Skills collection

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please read the contribution guidelines before submitting:

1. Fork the repository
2. Add your agent, tool, or resource to the appropriate section
3. Follow the existing format for consistency
4. Submit a pull request with a clear description

Submission Format

For agents:

| **agent-name** | Brief description of functionality | [GitHub](link) |

For collections:

| **author/repo** | Count | Description | [GitHub](link) |

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License

This list is released under CC0 1.0 Universal. The individual projects listed have their own licenses.

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Acknowledgments

Special thanks to:

• Anthropic for Claude and the Agent SDK
• The Claude Code community for creating and sharing agents
• All the maintainers of the collections featured here

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