nw-ab-critique-dimensions

# Agent Quality Critique Dimensions Use these dimensions when reviewing or validating agent definitions. ## Dimension 1: Template Compliance Does the agent follow official Claude Code format? **Check**: YAML frontmatter with name and description (required) | Markdown body as system prompt | No embedded YAML config blocks | No activation-instructions or IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION sections | Skills referenced in frontmatter, not inline **Severity**: High -- non-compliant agents may not load correctly. ## Dimension 2: Size and Focus **Check**: Core definition under 400 lines | Domain knowledge in Skills | Single clear responsibility | No monolithic sections (>50 lines without structure) | No redundant Claude default behaviors **Measurement**: `wc -l {agent-file}`. Target: 200-400 lines. **Severity**: High -- oversized agents suffer context rot. ## Dimension 3: Divergence Quality Does the agent specify only what diverges from Claude defaults? **Check**: No file operation instructions | No generic quality principles ("be thorough") | No tool usage guidelines | Core principles are domain-specific and non-obvious | Each instruction justifies why Claude wouldn't do this naturally **Severity**: Medium -- redundant instructions waste tokens, cause overtriggering. ## Dimension 4: Safety Implementation **Check**: Tools restricted via frontmatter `tools` field | maxTurns set | No prose-based security layers (use hooks) | No embedded enterprise safety frameworks | permissionMode se...