Explore Agent
The explore agent is a fast, read-only agent specialized for searching codebases and file systems. It can find files by patterns, search code for keywords, and answer structural questions about the codebase.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Agent ID | explore |
| Mode | subagent |
| Tool Access | Read-only (grep, glob, list, bash, read, web search) |
When It’s Used
The cyberstrike agent delegates to explore when it needs to:
- Find files matching a pattern (e.g.
src/components/**/*.tsx) - Search code for keywords or symbols (e.g. “API endpoints”)
- Answer questions about codebase structure
- Quick lookups that don’t require modification
Thoroughness Levels
When delegating to explore, the calling agent specifies a thoroughness level:
| Level | Behavior |
|---|---|
| quick | Basic targeted search — single location, first match |
| medium | Moderate exploration — multiple locations |
| very thorough | Comprehensive analysis across naming conventions and locations |
Restrictions
The explore agent is strictly read-only. It cannot:
- Write, edit, or create files
- Execute destructive commands
- Report vulnerabilities
- Modify any state