Templates - Claude Code Guidance

This guide explains the template system for agents, commands, and standardized workflows.

Template Purpose

Location: templates/

Purpose: Reusable templates for consistent agent development, slash command creation, and workflow automation across all domains.

Available Templates

Agent Templates

Location: templates/agent-template.md (when created)

Usage: Starting point for creating new cs-* agents

Contains:

• YAML frontmatter structure
• Required markdown sections
• Workflow documentation format
• Integration examples pattern

When to Use: Creating any new agent in agents/ directory

Command Templates

Location: templates/command-template.md (when created)

Usage: Creating new slash commands

Contains:

• Command structure
• Argument parsing patterns
• Help documentation format

When to Use: Creating slash commands in commands/ directory

Workflow Templates

Location: templates/workflow-template.md (when created)

Usage: Documenting standard workflows across skills

Contains:

• Step-by-step format
• Expected outputs
• Error handling patterns

Template Usage Pattern

# 1. Copy template
cp templates/agent-template.md agents/domain/cs-new-agent.md

# 2. Customize for your agent
vim agents/domain/cs-new-agent.md

# 3. Follow template structure exactly

# 4. Test relative paths and integrations

# 5. Commit with conventional commit
git commit -m "feat(agents): implement cs-new-agent from template"

Related Documentation

• Agent Development: ../agents/CLAUDE.md - Comprehensive agent creation guide
• Standards: ../standards/CLAUDE.md - Quality and consistency standards
• Main Documentation: ../CLAUDE.md - Repository overview

Last Updated: November 5, 2025 Purpose: Consistent templates for rapid agent and workflow development