[DOCS] Subagents documentation missing `isolation: "worktree"` configuration
Documentation Type
Missing documentation (feature not documented)
Documentation Location
https://code.claude.com/docs/en/sub-agents
Section/Topic
Subagent YAML frontmatter schema and subagent execution/isolation behavior.
Current Documentation
Supported frontmatter fields currently include:
name,description,tools,disallowedTools,model,permissionMode,maxTurns,skills,mcpServers,hooks,memory
The page also documents foreground/background execution, but no worktree isolation setting.
What's Wrong or Missing?
Claude Code v2.1.49 adds subagent support for isolation: "worktree" (temporary git worktree execution).
The subagents docs do not describe this setting, including:
- valid values,
- lifecycle/cleanup behavior,
- implications for file visibility and git state.
Suggested Improvement
Add isolation to supported frontmatter fields and document "worktree" behavior with:
- YAML example,
- lifecycle semantics (creation/cleanup),
- safety and git workflow notes.
Impact
High - Prevents users from using a feature
Additional Context
Affected Pages:
| Page | Line(s) | Context |
|------|---------|---------|
| https://code.claude.com/docs/en/sub-agents | 203-220 | Supported frontmatter fields omit isolation |
| https://code.claude.com/docs/en/sub-agents | 502-516 | Execution section discusses foreground/background only |
Total scope: 2 sections on 1 page affected
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