Instructions for Managing CLAUDE.md Files

Determine Action Type

CREATE: New CLAUDE.md file requested UPDATE: Modify existing CLAUDE.md (keywords: "update", "add", "modify", "change") OPTIMIZE: Improve token efficiency (keywords: "optimize", "reduce tokens", "improve")

Updating Existing CLAUDE.md Files

1. Read current file: Always read before editing
2. Identify section: Locate relevant section or create new heading
3. Make surgical edits: Use Edit tool for precise changes
4. Preserve structure: Maintain existing organization patterns
5. Validate: Ensure markdown is valid and clear

Optimizing CLAUDE.md Files