ruleset-optimization
Ruleset Optimization Guidelines
Auto-activate when: Working with CLAUDE.md, settings.json, SKILL.md files, .claude/ directory, or when user mentions ruleset optimization, context efficiency, skill extraction, token savings, or improving Claude Code configuration.
This skill provides comprehensive guidelines for optimizing Claude rulesets to minimize context usage while maximizing effectiveness.
Context Efficiency Philosophy
PRIMARY GOAL: Minimize baseline context, maximize signal-to-noise ratio.
Core Strategy:
- Skills for domain-specific rules (git, python, web, containers): auto-load when relevant, 30-70% context reduction when inactive
- CLAUDE.md minimal: project overview, quick start, project-specific patterns, skill references only
- Progressive disclosure: baseline=always-needed (~20%), details=on-demand via skills (~80%)
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