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Everything you need to master CLAUDE.md

From first template to advanced optimization — guides for writers, founders, developers, and researchers.

CLAUDE.md template

CLAUDE.md Template: 6 Copy-Paste Starters

Six real CLAUDE.md templates for Next.js, Python, Go, CLI tools, founders, and non-engineers. Copy, customize in five minutes, ship.

how to write CLAUDE.md

How to Write CLAUDE.md: A Practical Guide

How to write CLAUDE.md files that Claude actually follows. Section-by-section structure, the 200-instruction limit, and where to put the file.

CLAUDE.md best practices

CLAUDE.md Best Practices: 10 Rules That Work

Ten specific CLAUDE.md best practices with reasoning and examples. Line limits, structure, position bias, nested files, and the # shortcut.

claude ignoring CLAUDE.md

Why Claude Ignores CLAUDE.md (And How to Fix It)

Claude ignoring your CLAUDE.md? Here's the actual diagnostic tree — position bias, token limits, instruction vagueness, and context window issues — with fixes.

optimize CLAUDE.md

How to Optimize Your CLAUDE.md for Better Results

Practical techniques to optimize an existing CLAUDE.md: trim redundancy, sharpen vague rules, fix position bias, and turn a bloated file into one that actually changes output.

CLAUDE.md vs AGENTS.md

CLAUDE.md vs AGENTS.md: Which to Use

CLAUDE.md vs AGENTS.md compared. When to use Claude's project memory format, when to use the open AGENTS.md standard, and how to run both.

CLAUDE.md examples

CLAUDE.md Examples: Real Files for Real Workflows

Real CLAUDE.md examples for developers, writers, founders, and researchers — with before/after comparisons showing exactly what each section changes.

Claude Code Plugins: Install and Build Guide

How Claude Code plugins work, how to install one in two commands, and how to build your own .plugin file with skills, slash commands, and MCP servers.