how-claude-code-works

Q: How to install how-claude-code-works?

Create the agents directory: mkdir -p .claude/agents. Then add the config to .claude/agents/how-claude-code-works.md. Finally, @how-claude-code-works in Claude Code.

Q: What is how-claude-code-works best for?

how-claude-code-works is categorized under General. It covers: agent.

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Deep dive into Claude Code internals — architecture, agent loop, context engineering, and more. / 深入解析 Claude Code 源码：架构、Agent 循环、上下文工程、工具系统等

First seen 5/22/2026

Summary

This skill provides a deep dive into Claude Code's internal architecture, including the agent loop, context engineering, and tool system.

It helps developers understand how Claude Code processes tasks, manages context, and executes tools, enabling them to build more effective agents and debug complex behaviors.

Install & Usage

Create the agents directory

mkdir -p .claude/agents

Save the agent file

Add the configuration to .claude/agents/how-claude-code-works.md

Invoke with @agent-name

@how-claude-code-works

Use Cases

Understand the agent loop and how Claude Code decides which tool to call next.

Learn how context is engineered and managed across multi-step interactions.

Debug unexpected behavior by tracing how Claude Code processes user requests.

Design custom tools that integrate seamlessly with Claude Code's architecture.

Optimize prompt structure to improve Claude Code's reasoning and task completion.

Explore the source code to contribute to Claude Code's development or fork it.

Usage Examples

/how-claude-code-works Explain the agent loop step by step.

/how-claude-code-works How does context engineering work in Claude Code?

/how-claude-code-works Show me the architecture of the tool system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is how-claude-code-works?

This skill provides a deep dive into Claude Code's internal architecture, including the agent loop, context engineering, and tool system. It helps developers understand how Claude Code processes tasks, manages context, and executes tools, enabling them to build more effective agents and debug complex behaviors.

How to install how-claude-code-works?

To install how-claude-code-works: create the agents directory (mkdir -p .claude/agents), then add the config to .claude/agents/how-claude-code-works.md. Finally, @how-claude-code-works in Claude Code.

What is how-claude-code-works best for?

how-claude-code-works is a agent categorized under General. It is designed for: agent. Created by Windy3f3f3f3f.

What can I use how-claude-code-works for?

how-claude-code-works is useful for: Understand the agent loop and how Claude Code decides which tool to call next.; Learn how context is engineered and managed across multi-step interactions.; Debug unexpected behavior by tracing how Claude Code processes user requests.; Design custom tools that integrate seamlessly with Claude Code's architecture.; Optimize prompt structure to improve Claude Code's reasoning and task completion.; Explore the source code to contribute to Claude Code's development or fork it..