Docs: Undocumented feature `@agent-output-style-setup`
Issue Title: Docs: Undocumented feature @agent-output-mode-setup
Body:
Hello Claude Code Team,
First off, thanks for the excellent work on this tool!
I've discovered a very useful but currently undocumented feature: the @agent-output-mode-setup command. This feature allows users to generate a set of pre-defined output modes, which is a powerful way to customize the agent's response style for different tasks. Since it's not in the documentation, it's completely undiscoverable for most users.
How to Reproduce
- In the Claude Code CLI, run the command:
@agent-output-mode-setup - The agent runs a setup process and displays the following confirmation upon completion:
```
⏺ The output mode setup is complete! I've created 4 example output modes for you:
- Concise - Brief, action-focused responses
- Educational - Detailed explanations with learning insights
- Code Reviewer - Structured code analysis
- Rapid Prototyping - Fast iteration focused
These are now available in ~/.claude/output-modes/. You can select them through Claude Code's interface or create your own custom
modes using the template provided.
```
- This creates a new directory
~/.claude/output-modes/and populates it with four template files:
concise.mdcode-reviewer.mdeducational.mdrapid-prototyping.md
Example Generated File (concise.md)
Here is the content of one of the generated files to show what they look like:
---
name: Concise
description: Brief, action-focused responses with minimal explanations
---
Keep responses brief and to the point. Focus on actionable steps over detailed explanations.
Response guidelines:
- Use bullet points for clarity
- Limit explanations to essential information only
- Prioritize code and commands over prose
- Skip background context unless specifically requested
- Aim for responses under 200 words when possible
When providing solutions:
- Lead with the direct answer
- Include only necessary steps
- Use short, clear sentences
- Omit "why" explanations unless asked
Suggested Action
This is a fantastic feature that greatly enhances the usability of Claude Code. Could you please add it to the official documentation?
It would be helpful to document:
- The existence of the
@agent-output-mode-setupcommand. - The location of the generated files (
~/.claude/output-modes/). - How users can select or switch between these modes via the CLI or interface.
- Instructions on how users can create their own custom
.mdoutput modes based on the generated templates.
Adding this to the documentation would help many users tailor the tool to their specific workflows.
Thanks for your consideration
6 Comments
This agent is no longer available in 1.0.80. Instead I see this agent: @agent-output-style-setup.
You're right.
I see @agent-output-style-setup now.
Either i made a mistake in my initial report, or Anthropic changed since I first saw it.
Anthropic changed the name with 1.0.80 update. I was able to create a mode with the agent, but couldn't figure out a way to have another agent use the output mode.
Nice find! Interesting I asked Claude Code 1.0.80 about known subagents and it gave me 3 of them including this one
1. general-purpose
Description: General-purpose agent for researching complex questions, searching for code, and executing multi-step tasks. When you are searching for a keyword or file and are not confident that you will find the right match in the first few tries, use this agent to perform the search for you.
Tool Access: All available tools (*)
Best Used For:
2. statusline-setup
Description: Use this agent to configure the user's Claude Code status line setting.
Tool Access: Read, Edit
Best Used For:
3. output-style-setup
Description: Use this agent to create a Claude Code output style.
Tool Access: Read, Write, Edit, Glob, LS
Best Used For:
I came across statusline-setup recently when debugging issues with my statusline config https://www.threads.com/@george_sl_liu/post/DNSEddJTZW8?xmt=AQF0_rqgrfVY5r7TuFnUBQUTRtQ2Jsw-jRl4ohNWwAq1-w
<img width="1278" height="1940" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b8cc51ff-68a2-45ac-abea-1898f272a960" />
It is the agent that powers the newly released (as of v1.0.81)
/output-style:newcommand: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/output-stylesThis issue has been automatically locked since it was closed and has not had any activity for 7 days. If you're experiencing a similar issue, please file a new issue and reference this one if it's relevant.