claude-md

User Input

$ARGUMENTS

You MUST consider the user input before proceeding (if not empty). User may specify:

• create - Create new CLAUDE.md from scratch
• update - Improve existing CLAUDE.md
• audit - Analyze and report on current CLAUDE.md quality
• A specific path to create/update (e.g., src/api/CLAUDE.md for directory-specific instructions)

Core Principles

LLMs are stateless: CLAUDE.md is the only file automatically included in every conversation. It serves as the primary onboarding document for AI agents into your codebase.

The Golden Rules

1. Less is More: Frontier LLMs can follow ~150-200 instructions. Claude Code's system prompt already uses ~50. Keep your CLAUDE.md focused and concise.