claude-rules
Claude Rules Authoring
Create reusable instruction files in .claude/rules/ for project conventions.
Rules vs CLAUDE.md
| Aspect | CLAUDE.md | .claude/rules/ |
|---|---|---|
| Loading | Automatic at session start | On-demand via reference |
| Content | Project setup, key commands | Reusable conventions |
| Size | Concise (~200-500 lines) | Can be detailed |
| Scope | This specific project | Patterns across files |
Put in CLAUDE.md: One-off instructions, project-specific commands, key file locations.
Put in rules/: Formatting conventions, architecture patterns, workflow guidelines, commit standards.
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