Claude Code Advanced Configuration

Overview

Advanced configuration techniques for Claude Code: scoping instructions to specific file paths using glob patterns, choosing between plan mode and direct execution, and structured iteration patterns for complex tasks.

Path-Specific Rules with YAML Frontmatter

Glob Scoping in CLAUDE.md

Rules in CLAUDE.md can be scoped to specific file paths using YAML frontmatter:

---
globs: ["src/api/**/*.ts"]
---

# API Layer Rules