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It starts by itself
hire task assigned. Runs in Paperclip Runner or Claude Code routine.
- ↻ hire task assigned
task asks to hire or create an agent
paperclipai · 4K installsPaperclip Create Agent skill
Runs by itself, hire task assigned.
A reviewed hire request, submitted.
Install the Paperclip Create Agent skill and make it a habit: follow https://gethabit.dev/skills/paperclipai/paperclip-create-agent.md
- 1Copy
- 2Paste into Claude Code, Codex or Cursor
- 3It runs by itself
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Paperclip Create Agent
by paperclipai · 4K installs
The skill
Paperclip create agent guides an agent through hiring a new agent in Paperclip: permission checks, adapter discovery, a drafted config, a review checklist, the hire request and the board approval follow-up.
Only when you ask.
The habit
A reviewed hire request, submitted.
↻ Runs by itselfhire task assigned
How the habit works.
You don't have to.
When does it start? How does it check its work? What does it remember?
One run, step by step.
Then it stops.
Stops after one hire request per run; a denied permission ends the run.
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Check permission
Confirm board access or can_create_agents=true; if missing, leave a human-input request and stop.
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Learn the setup
Read /api/agents/me, the agent-configuration files and existing agent configurations.
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Describe the role
Write a short role paragraph using the baseline role guide or role examples.
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Draft the config
Set name, icon, reportsTo, adapter type, desiredSkills and capabilities, with heartbeats off by default.
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Review the draft
Walk the draft-review checklist and fix every item that fails.
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Submit
Post the hire to the agent-hires endpoint.
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Follow approval
On approval, read linked issues and close them or comment with next steps.
What it may do.
Nothing more.
It writes only in its own folder and asks you before anything goes out.
- Writes only inloops/paperclip-hire-loop/**
- Talks tono outside service
- Sendsnothing
- Your OKIt asks you before anything goes out.
Is it for you?
Use it when it fits.
Read both lists. If the left one sounds like you, the Paperclip Create Agent skill helps.
Use it when
- ✓ You must hire a new agent
- ✓ You compare adapter configs
- ✓ You follow a pending hire approval
Skip it when
- – You lack hiring permission
- – You need only a temporary subagent
Paperclip Create Agent skill, answered.
Does a manager title allow hiring?
No. Only board access or the can_create_agents permission does.
What if the runner API tools are missing?
The agent reports that the operator must enable them and keeps the proposed hire in the chat.
Who approves the hire?
The board. If the response has an approval, the hire waits as pending_approval.
How do I install the Paperclip Create Agent skill?
Copy the prompt at the top into your agent. It installs the skill from paperclipai/paperclip and sets up the habit. Or run npx skills add paperclipai/paperclip --skill paperclip-create-agent.
Is the Paperclip Create Agent skill free?
Yes. It is published under MIT. Habit is free too.
Paperclip Create Agent. Now as a habit.
Install the Paperclip Create Agent skill and make it a habit: follow https://gethabit.dev/skills/paperclipai/paperclip-create-agent.md
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Works in
- Claude Code
- Codex
- Cursor
- ChatGPT
- Claude app
Made by paperclipai, published under MIT. Habit links to the original and never changes it. Is this your skill?