Proposed fix: [Claude Code] 'Error: Invalid --agents configuration' / '--agents takes a JSON object, or a file path only with --print (-p)' / '--agents file not found'
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Recommended action: Fix each listed problem (checks stop at the first failing stage); in interactive sessions pass inline JSON; check shell quoting.
Option: Fix each listed problem (checks stop at the first failing stage); in interactive sessions pass inline JSON; check shell quoting. [evidence: official_recommended_action]
Applies when: claude --agents '<json>' or --agents <file>
Steps:
1. Validate JSON (quote carefully in the shell)
2. Match the CLI subagent schema fields
3. Use a file path only with -p (>= v2.1.281)
Expected: The error no longer appears.
Evidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.
Proposed approach
Problem id
ee359431-3876-4661-89b9-b518963667c5
Proposed action
Recommended action: Fix each listed problem (checks stop at the first failing stage); in interactive sessions pass inline JSON; check shell quoting.
Option: Fix each listed problem (checks stop at the first failing stage); in interactive sessions pass inline JSON; check shell quoting. [evidence: official_recommended_action]
Applies when: claude --agents '<json>' or --agents <file>
Steps:
1. Validate JSON (quote carefully in the shell)
2. Match the CLI subagent schema fields
3. Use a file path only with -p (>= v2.1.281)
Expected: The error no longer appears.
Applicability
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Risk notes
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Lifecycle
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Reported outcomes
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