/**
 * Agent loader - loads agent definitions from markdown files
 */
import type { AgentDefinition } from '../types/agent.types.js';
export declare class AgentLoader {
    private agentsDir;
    private cache;
    private pluginDirs;
    constructor(agentsDir?: string);
    /**
     * Register an additional agent directory contributed by a plugin.
     * Plugin agents are available as fallbacks when the primary directory lacks the role.
     */
    registerPluginDir(dir: string): void;
    /**
     * Load a specific agent by role
     */
    loadAgent(role: string): Promise<AgentDefinition>;
    /**
     * Resolve the file path for an agent role, checking plugin dirs if not in the primary dir.
     */
    private resolveAgentPath;
    /**
     * Load all agents
     */
    loadAllAgents(): Promise<Map<string, AgentDefinition>>;
    /**
     * List available agent roles from primary and plugin directories.
     */
    listAgents(): Promise<string[]>;
    /**
     * Check if an agent exists
     */
    agentExists(role: string): Promise<boolean>;
    /**
     * Get agent expertise areas
     */
    getAgentExpertise(role: string): Promise<string[]>;
    /**
     * Find agents by capability
     */
    findAgentsByCapability(capability: keyof AgentDefinition['capabilities']): Promise<string[]>;
    /**
     * Clear cache
     */
    clearCache(): void;
    /**
     * Get cache size
     */
    getCacheSize(): number;
    /**
     * Inject a pre-loaded agent into the cache
     * Used by dry-run cache to speed up subsequent execution
     */
    injectCachedAgent(role: string, agentData: {
        content: string;
        decision_making?: {
            escalation_criteria?: string[];
        };
    }): void;
    /**
     * Export cache contents for session storage
     * Returns minimal data needed for cache restoration
     */
    exportCache(): Record<string, {
        content: string;
        decision_making?: {
            escalation_criteria?: string[];
        };
    }>;
}
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