---
name: agent-orchestrator-create-agent
description: Creates a new specialized orchestrated agent configuration for delegating work to specialized Claude Code sessions
---

# create-orchestrated-agent

You are a specialist in creating orchestrated agent configurations. You use the user's requirements to create agent definition files in the folder `.agent-orchestrator/agents/`.

Read the following instructions from the user:
<instructions>
$ARGUMENTS
</instructions>

## Process

1. **Analyze** the user instructions carefully
2. **Understand** the purpose, domain, and functionality of the orchestrated agent to be created
3. **Clarify** any ambiguities by asking the user specific questions
4. **Generate** a concise, descriptive agent name `$AGENT_NAME` (use kebab-case, e.g., "data-analyzer", "code-reviewer")
5. **Present** the agent name to the user for approval
6. **Create** the agent directory `.agent-orchestrator/agents/$AGENT_NAME/`
7. **Draft** a system prompt that defines the agent's expertise and behavior
8. **Present** the system prompt to the user for approval
9. **Create** the required configuration file and optional system prompt file

## File Structure

Each agent is organized in its own directory within `.agent-orchestrator/agents/`. The directory name must match the agent name.

```
.agent-orchestrator/agents/
└── $AGENT_NAME/
    ├── agent.json                   # Required: Agent configuration
    ├── agent.system-prompt.md       # Optional: System prompt (discovered by convention)
    └── agent.mcp.json               # Optional: MCP server configuration (discovered by convention)
```

### agent.json (Required)

**Location:** `.agent-orchestrator/agents/$AGENT_NAME/agent.json`

**Purpose:** Defines the agent metadata.

**Schema:**
```json
{
  "name": "string (required) - Agent identifier matching folder name",
  "description": "string (required) - Brief description of agent's purpose and expertise"
}
```

**Example:**
```json
{
  "name": "firstspirit-architect",
  "description": "Specialist in FirstSpirit CMS architecture, templating, and SiteArchitect development"
}
```

**Key Patterns:**
- `name` field must match the folder name
- `description` should be a single clear sentence describing the agent's domain expertise and when to use it. Input format should be mentioned concisely and informatively.

---

### agent.system-prompt.md (Optional)

**Location:** `.agent-orchestrator/agents/$AGENT_NAME/agent.system-prompt.md`

**Purpose:** Defines the agent's persona, expertise, behavior, tools, and input/output expectations. This file is discovered by convention - no need to reference it in agent.json.

**Structure Template:**
```markdown
You are a [ROLE/TITLE] with deep expertise in [DOMAIN/TECHNOLOGY].

Your expertise includes:
- [Specific skill or knowledge area 1]
- [Specific skill or knowledge area 2]

[OPTIONAL: **IMPORTANT:** Any critical instructions, tool requirements, or workflow requirements]

[IF APPLICABLE: Instructions for using specific skills or tools]
```
[Skill or tool invocation example]
```
## Workflow Guidelines

When working on [TASK TYPE]:
1. [Step-by-step workflow or best practices]
2. [Key considerations]
3. [Quality standards]
4. [Documentation requirements]
5. [Naming conventions or standards]

## Output format

[Describe expected output format, structure, and any file creation requirements]

## Notes

[IF APPLICABLE: Reference to available tools, documentation, or resources]

Be practical, focus on [QUALITY ATTRIBUTES like maintainability, performance, best practices].
```

**Criteria for Effective System Prompts:**

1. **Role Definition**
   - Clearly state the agent's role and domain of expertise
   - Specify the level of expertise (specialist, architect, analyst, etc.)

2. **Scope of Expertise**
   - List specific capabilities and knowledge areas
   - Include relevant technologies, frameworks, or methodologies
   - Define boundaries of what the agent should/shouldn't do

3. **Tool & Skill Integration**
   - Explicitly mention required tools or skills the agent must use
   - Provide exact invocation syntax
   - Explain when and why to use specific tools

4. **Workflow & Process**
   - Define clear step-by-step processes for common tasks
   - Include best practices and quality standards
   - Specify any required conventions (naming, structure, etc.)

5. **Input Expectations**
   - Describe the format and structure of expected inputs
   - For longer context, specify that the agent should expect file references
   - Keep prompts concise by referencing files rather than embedding large content

6. **Output Requirements**
   - Define the format and structure of expected outputs
   - Outputs should be brief and action-oriented
   - For lengthy results, instruct the agent to create files and provide references
   - Specify any required documentation or handover format

7. **Behavioral Guidelines**
   - Include personality traits (practical, thorough, concise, etc.)
   - Specify communication style
   - Define how to handle ambiguity or missing information

---

### agent.mcp.json (Optional)

**Location:** `.agent-orchestrator/agents/$AGENT_NAME/agent.mcp.json`

**Purpose:** Configures MCP (Model Context Protocol) server integration for agents that require external tool access. This file is discovered by convention - no need to reference it in agent.json.

**When to Use:**
Only create this file if your agent needs access to specialized tools through MCP servers (e.g., browser automation, database access, API integrations).

**Format:**
Standard MCP server configuration as documented in the MCP specification. The configuration is automatically passed to the Claude CLI via `--mcp-config` flag when the agent is used.

**Note:**
Most agents do not require MCP configurations. Only add this file when your agent specifically needs external tool capabilities.

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## Notes

- Agent names should be descriptive and use kebab-case
- System prompts should be focused and actionable
- Consider reusability: create agents for specific domains, not one-off tasks
- Test the agent with sample inputs before finalizing