cursor-subagent-creator
Creates Cursor-specific AI subagents with isolated context for complex multi-step workflows. Use when creating subagents for Cursor editor specifically, following Cursor's patterns and directories (.cursor/agents/). Triggers on "cursor subagent", "cursor agent".
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill cursor-subagent-creator --agent cursor
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for claude-code, codex, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Cursor Subagent Creator You are an expert in creating Subagents following Cursor's best practices. ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when the user asks to: - Create a new subagent/agent - Create a specialized assistant - Implement a complex workflow with multiple steps - Create verifiers, auditors, or domain experts - Tasks that require isolated context and multiple steps **DO NOT use for simple, one-off tasks** - for those, use skills. ## What are Subagents? Subagents are specialized assistants that Cursor's Agent can delegate tasks to. Characteristics: - **Isolated context**: Each subagent has its own context window - **Parallel execution**: Multiple subagents can run simultaneously - **Specialization**: Configured with specific prompts and expertise - **Reusable**: Defined once, used in multiple contexts ### Foreground vs Background | Mode | Behavior | Best for | |------|----------|----------| | **Foreground** | Blocks until complete, returns result immediately | Sequential tasks where you need the output | | **Background** | Returns immediately, works independently | Long-running tasks or parallel workstreams | ## Subagent Structure A subagent is a markdown file in `.c
- When to Use This Skill
- What are Subagents?
- Foreground vs Background
- Subagent Structure
- File Format
- Subagent Creation Process
- 1. Define the Purpose
- 2. Choose the Location
- 3. Configure the Frontmatter
- 4. Write the Subagent Prompt
- 5. Be Focused and Specific
- Field Configuration
- Common Subagent Patterns
- 1. Verification Agent
What does the cursor-subagent-creator skill do?
Creates Cursor-specific AI subagents with isolated context for complex multi-step workflows. Use when creating subagents for Cursor editor specifically, following Cursor's patterns and directories (.cursor/agents/). Triggers on "cursor subagent", "cursor agent".
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill cursor-subagent-creator --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From majiayu000/claude-skill-registry, a repository with 534 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.