Claude Code Memory and Rules

Configure Claude Code's memory system — CLAUDE.md files, modular rules, and auto memory — so instructions persist across sessions.

Quick Reference

You MUST read these references for detailed guidance:

• Memory Types - All memory locations, scopes, and precedence
• Rules Guide - Modular .claude/rules/ with path scoping
• Auto Memory - Claude's self-managed memory system
• Examples - Real-world memory and rules configurations

Core Concepts

Claude Code has two kinds of persistent memory:

1. CLAUDE.md files — Markdown you write with instructions, rules, and preferences
2. Auto memory — Notes Claude writes for itself based on session learnings