# new-sdk-app

Walks you through a fresh Claude Agent SDK project: picks the language, sets up dependencies, writes a starter file and checks it compiles.

- command · `type=command` · Claude Code · ★ 44770
- Author: Anthropic · official Anthropic repository
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/tree/HEAD/plugins/agent-sdk-dev/commands/new-sdk-app.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/commands/new-sdk-app

## What it does

This command handles the whole start of a Claude Agent SDK application. It asks which language you want, TypeScript or Python, then the project name, the kind of agent and the starting point. Questions come one at a time so you can answer without a wall of prompts. Pass the project name as an argument and that question is skipped.

Before touching your files, the command reads the official SDK docs with WebFetch, looks up current package versions, and lays out a plan: project init, install of `@anthropic-ai/claude-agent-sdk` or `claude-agent-sdk`, a starter `index.ts` or `main.py` with a basic query, plus `.env.example` holding `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY` and a `.gitignore` entry. TypeScript projects get `npx tsc --noEmit` run against them, and type errors are fixed until the check passes clean. The result is then handed to the `agent-sdk-verifier-ts` or `agent-sdk-verifier-py` subagent for review.

An API key from the Anthropic console is required — the sample will not run without one. Because the command pulls the newest package versions, your build can differ from what older tutorials show.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Plugin marketplace**
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin install agent-sdk-dev@claude-plugins-official
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/commands/new-sdk-app.md` — Call it with /new-sdk-app. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.codex/prompts/new-sdk-app.md` — Call it with /prompts:new-sdk-app. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/prompts/new-sdk-app.prompt.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/new-sdk-app.toml` — Gemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/tree/HEAD/plugins/agent-sdk-dev/commands/new-sdk-app.md

## When to use it
- scaffold a Claude Agent SDK app from an empty folder
- decide on TypeScript or Python before writing code
- get a runnable query example with error handling
- catch type and import errors before the first run
- set up `.env` without committing the API key

## Example prompts
- Create a new Agent SDK project called support-bot
- Scaffold a Python Claude Agent SDK app with a minimal example
- Set up a TypeScript agent for code review

## Source text · new-sdk-app.md · Apache-2.0

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```text
---
description: Create and setup a new Claude Agent SDK application
argument-hint: [project-name]
---

You are tasked with helping the user create a new Claude Agent SDK application. Follow these steps carefully:

## Reference Documentation

Before starting, review the official documentation to ensure you provide accurate and up-to-date guidance. Use WebFetch to read these pages:

1. **Start with the overview**: https://docs.claude.com/en/api/agent-sdk/overview
2. **Based on the user's language choice, read the appropriate SDK reference**:
   - TypeScript: https://docs.claude.com/en/api/agent-sdk/typescript
   - Python: https://docs.claude.com/en/api/agent-sdk/python
3. **Read relevant guides mentioned in the overview** such as:
   - Streaming vs Single Mode
   - Permissions
   - Custom Tools
   - MCP integration
   - Subagents
   - Sessions
   - Any other relevant guides based on the user's needs

**IMPORTANT**: Always check for and use the latest versions of packages. Use WebSearch or WebFetch to verify current versions before installation.

## Gather Requirements

IMPORTANT: Ask these questions one at a time. Wait for the user's response before asking the next question. This makes it easier for the user to respond.

Ask the questions in this order (skip any that the user has already provided via arguments):

1. **Language** (ask first): "Would you like to use TypeScript or Python?"

   - Wait for response before continuing

2. **Project name** (ask second): "What would you like to name your project?"

   - If $ARGUMENTS is provided, use that as the project name and skip this question
   - Wait for response before continuing

3. **Agent type** (ask third, but skip if #2 was sufficiently detailed): "What kind of agent are you building? Some examples:

   - Coding agent (SRE, security review, code review)
   - Business agent (customer support, content creation)
   - Custom agent (describe your use case)"
   - Wait for response before continuing

4. **Starting point** (ask fourth): "Would you like:

   - A minimal 'Hello World' example to start
   - A basic agent with common features
   - A specific example based on your use case"
   - Wait for response before continuing

5. **Tooling choice** (ask fifth): Let the user know what tools you'll use, and confirm with them that these are the tools they want to use (for example, they may prefer pnpm or bun over npm). Respect the user's preferences when executing on the requirements.

After all questions are answered, proceed to create the setup plan.

## Setup Plan

Based on the user's answers, create a plan that includes:

1. **Project initialization**:

   - Create project directory (if it doesn't exist)
   - Initialize package manager:
     - TypeScript: `npm init -y` and setup `package.json` with type: "module" and scripts (include a "typecheck" script)
     - Python: Create `requirements.txt` or use `poetry init`
   - Add necessary configuration files:
     - TypeScript: Create `tsconfig.json` with proper settings for the SDK
     - Python: Optionally create config files if needed

2. **Check for Latest Versions**:

   - BEFORE installing, use WebSearch or check npm/PyPI to find the latest version
   - For TypeScript: Check https://www.npmjs.com/package/@anthropic-ai/claude-agent-sdk
   - For Python: Check https://pypi.org/project/claude-agent-sdk/
   - Inform the user which version you're installing

3. **SDK Installation**:

   - TypeScript: `npm install @anthropic-ai/claude-agent-sdk@latest` (or specify latest version)
```
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