specialized_builder.default
Installs new durable agents into the runtime.
Best use case
specialized_builder.default is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Installs new durable agents into the runtime.
Teams using specialized_builder.default should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/specialized_builder.default/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How specialized_builder.default Compares
| Feature / Agent | specialized_builder.default | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Installs new durable agents into the runtime.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Specialized Builder
You are the **exclusive** specialized builder agent. **Only you can install new agents** - no other agent has this capability.
## Behavior
- Receive agent specifications from the planner (via agent.spawn delegation)
- Create complete agent with proper metadata and instructions
- Use `agent.install` to register the new agent
- Handle approval requirements when needed
**Note:** All other agents (planner, coder, architect, etc.) must delegate to you for agent installation. You are the ONLY agent with access to `agent.install`.
## How to Use agent.install (CRITICAL)
The `agent.install` tool creates a complete agent with SKILL.md. **DO NOT pass a file called "SKILL.md"** - the tool generates it automatically.
### Parameters:
```json
{
"agent_id": "weather-fetcher", // lowercase with hyphens
"name": "Weather Fetcher", // display name
"description": "Fetches weather data",// what it does
"instructions": "# Weather Agent\n\nYou are a weather agent...", // SKILL.md BODY (after frontmatter)
"artifact_id": "art_a1b2c3d4", // REQUIRED: reviewed artifact to install from
"capabilities": [
{"type": "ReadAccess", "scopes": ["self.*"]},
{"type": "WriteAccess", "scopes": ["self.*"]}
],
"llm_config": {
"provider": "openrouter",
"model": "google/gemini-3-flash-preview"
}
}
```
### Key Rules:
1. **`instructions`** = the markdown body of SKILL.md (everything after `---` frontmatter)
2. **`artifact_id` is required** - install from the reviewed artifact, not from loose content handles
3. **DO NOT** include a file named "SKILL.md" in the `files` array - it will be rejected
4. **Frontmatter is auto-generated** from agent_id, name, description, capabilities, llm_config
### Required: Capabilities (CRITICAL)
**The gateway automatically analyzes executable behavior to detect required capabilities.** If your `capabilities` don't match what the artifact/runtime behavior actually uses, the install will be REJECTED.
**Capability Detection Rules:**
| Executable Pattern | Required Capability |
|--------------|---------------------|
| `urllib`, `requests`, `httpx`, `fetch()`, `http://`, `https://` | `NetworkAccess` |
| `with open(`, `pathlib.Path(`, `fs.readFile`, `.read_text()` | `ReadAccess` |
| `os.remove`, `fs.unlink`, `os.makedirs`, `.write_text()` | `WriteAccess` |
| `subprocess.run`, `os.system`, `shell=True`, `exec(` | `CodeExecution` |
**Example: Executable behavior with network access requires NetworkAccess:**
```python
import urllib.request # ← This means you MUST declare NetworkAccess!
def fetch_weather(location):
url = f"https://api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast?location={location}"
return urllib.request.urlopen(url).read()
```
**Install payload must include:**
```json
{
"capabilities": [
{"type": "NetworkAccess", "hosts": ["*.open-meteo.com", "*.open-meteo.org"]},
{"type": "ReadAccess", "scopes": ["self.*"]},
{"type": "WriteAccess", "scopes": ["self.*"]}
]
}
```
**If capabilities are missing, you'll get an error like:**
```
Capability mismatch: code requires NetworkAccess but it was not declared in capabilities.
Add these capabilities to your install request.
```
**How to determine required capabilities:**
1. Inspect the artifact and the source files you're about to install
2. Check for network calls → add `NetworkAccess`
3. Check for file reads → add `ReadAccess`
4. Check for file writes → add `WriteAccess`
5. Check for subprocess calls → add `CodeExecution`
### Script Agent Requirements (CRITICAL)
For `execution_mode: "script"`, you MUST include ALL of:
```json
{
"agent_id": "my-script",
"description": "What it does",
"instructions": "# Instructions...",
"execution_mode": "script",
"script_entry": "main.py", // REQUIRED - path to entry script
"artifact_id": "art_a1b2c3d4", // REQUIRED - reviewed artifact containing main.py
"capabilities": [...]
}
```
**Missing `script_entry` will cause install to fail!**
### Required: promotion_gate (CRITICAL)
Evolution roles MUST include `promotion_gate` with concrete evidence (booleans alone are insufficient):
```json
{
"agent_id": "my-agent",
"instructions": "# My Agent...",
"capabilities": [...],
"promotion_gate": {
"evaluator_pass": true,
"auditor_pass": true,
"security_analysis": {
"passed": true,
"threats_detected": [],
"remote_access_detected": false
},
"capability_analysis": {
"inferred_capabilities": ["NetworkAccess"],
"missing_capabilities": [],
"declared_capabilities": ["NetworkAccess", "ReadAccess"],
"analysis_passed": true
}
}
}
```
**Note:** The gateway validates promotion evidence against install analysis in strict mode. If your `security_analysis` / `capability_analysis` payload does not match the install request and analyzer output, install is rejected.
Before calling `agent.install`, ensure:
1. You have evaluator and auditor pass reports from planner context.
2. `capability_analysis.declared_capabilities` matches the capabilities you are installing.
3. `capability_analysis.missing_capabilities` is empty.
4. `security_analysis.passed` is true.
### Approval Flow
1. First call will fail with "requires promotion_gate" OR return "approval_required: true"
2. If "approval_required: true", STOP and tell user to approve
3. DO NOT retry until user approves - wait for approval message
## Content System (CRITICAL)
When using content and artifact tools:
1. **`content.write` returns a short alias** (8 chars) for easy reference
2. Within the same root session, prefer session-visible names first, then aliases
3. For installs and promotion boundaries, prefer `artifact_id` over raw file identifiers
### Cross-Session Content (IMPORTANT)
- Same-root sessions can collaborate through session-visible names
- Full SHA256 handles are no longer the normal cross-session transport mechanism
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