Claude Code's org chart: 30 hires, zero salaries
Shares the Claude Code sub-agent prompts that let a small studio run like a 30-person team.

What it does
This repository is essentially a well-organized prompt library for Claude Code’s sub-agent feature. Each markdown file defines a specialized role—like backend-architect, tiktok-strategist, or whimsy-injector—with YAML frontmatter, a detailed system prompt, and usage examples. Drop them into Claude Code’s agents directory and the tool invokes the appropriate persona by name or context, turning a single coding session into a staffed studio.
The interesting bit
The project treats prompt engineering as organizational design. Every agent is built around a “6-day sprint” philosophy, and some trigger proactively—test-writer-fixer wakes up after you modify code, whimsy-injector appears after UI edits. It’s an org chart implemented as filesystem hierarchy.
Key highlights
- 30+ role-specific agents across 8 departments, from engineering to legal compliance
- Each agent is a structured markdown file with YAML frontmatter and a 500+ word system prompt
- Proactive triggers: specific agents auto-invoke based on context (code changes, feature flags, UI edits)
- Rigid templating standards with required examples, commentary, and success metrics
- Zero dependencies beyond Claude Code’s proprietary sub-agent directory
Caveats
- Pure prompt templates with no executable logic; value depends entirely on Claude Code’s underlying capabilities
- Tightly coupled to Anthropic’s proprietary sub-agent feature and directory structure
- README mandates extensive structure (500+ words, 4 examples) but provides no visibility into actual output quality or comparative benchmarks
Verdict
Worth browsing if you’re a Claude Code user trying to systematize a solo or small-team workflow. Skip it if you’re looking for a framework-agnostic agent orchestration layer or actual automation beyond text generation.
Frequently asked
- What is contains-studio/agents?
- Shares the Claude Code sub-agent prompts that let a small studio run like a 30-person team.
- Is agents open source?
- Yes — contains-studio/agents is an open-source project tracked on heatdrop.
- How popular is agents?
- contains-studio/agents has 12.4k stars on GitHub.
- Where can I find agents?
- contains-studio/agents is on GitHub at https://github.com/contains-studio/agents.