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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 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.
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Using Claude in a Coworking Space: Setup Guide
How to set up Claude Code, CLAUDE.md, and your AI workflow when working from a coworking space — privacy, connectivity, focus, and workflow setup for shared environments.
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Claude Custom Instructions & Project Instructions: A Setup Guide (2026)
What Claude custom instructions and project instructions are, how they differ, and how to write ones Claude actually follows — with examples and a free tool that drafts and scores them for you.
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How to Use Claude for Consulting & Client Work (2026)
A practical guide to running a solo consulting practice with Claude — proposals, client prep, status updates, and billing. Plus the setup that makes every output sound like you, not a chatbot.
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How to Use Claude for Your Job Search (2026 Guide)
A practical guide to running your job search with Claude — tailoring resumes, writing cover letters, prepping calls, and tracking your pipeline. Plus the one setup step that makes every output specific to you.
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How to Use Claude for Sales (AEs, Reps & Sales Ops)
A practical guide to using Claude for sales — pipeline hygiene, call prep, follow-up sequences, account research, and deal reviews. The setup that makes every output specific to your territory.
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 claude /init command
The Claude Code /init Command: Auto-Generate a CLAUDE.md
What the Claude Code /init command does, what it generates, and why the CLAUDE.md it produces is only a starting point. Learn how to turn an auto-generated file into one Claude actually follows — and score it free.
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 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.
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 CLAUDE.md checklist
The CLAUDE.md Checklist: 10 Things Every Good One Has
A concrete, pass/fail checklist for a CLAUDE.md that actually works — the 10 things a strong context file includes, mapped to clarity, specificity, format, voice, boundaries, and token budget. Score yours free.
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 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.
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CLAUDE.md Generator: Build a Perfect Claude Setup in Minutes
The free CoworKit CLAUDE.md generator interviews you once and produces a scored, structured CLAUDE.md optimized for your specific role and workflow — ready to drop into any Claude project.
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 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.
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 CLAUDE.md onboarding checklist
CLAUDE.md Onboarding Checklist: Get a New Teammate Up to Speed in 10 Minutes
The fastest way to onboard a new developer, contractor, or AI pair-programmer to your codebase. This checklist walks through every CLAUDE.md section you need and why — so nothing gets missed in the handoff.
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 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.
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 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.
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 CLAUDE.md vs .cursorrules
CLAUDE.md vs .cursorrules: What's the Difference?
A clear side-by-side of CLAUDE.md (Claude) and .cursorrules / Cursor Rules (Cursor) — what each one is, how they differ, whether you can reuse one for the other, and how to write a CLAUDE.md that actually works. Score yours free.
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Claude Memory: How to Make Claude Remember You Between Chats
Does Claude remember past conversations? Here's how Claude's memory actually works, what it forgets, and how a CLAUDE.md gives Claude reliable, persistent memory of who you are and how you work — free to build and score.
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Claude Skills: How to Give Claude Code Persistent Abilities
Claude Skills are predefined instruction sets you install in Claude Code to handle specific workflows. Learn what skills are, how they work, and how to build your own.
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 how long should a CLAUDE.md be
How Long Should a CLAUDE.md Be?
Find the right CLAUDE.md length for your workflow. Token limits, word counts, and the sweet spot from 200 to 2,000 tokens explained.
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 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.
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Is My CLAUDE.md Out of Date? Spot Stale Dates, Dangling Notes, and Contradictions
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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.
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 what is a CLAUDE.md file
What Is a CLAUDE.md File? The Complete Guide
A CLAUDE.md file is a per-project instruction file that tells Claude Code how to work in your codebase. Learn what it does, how it works, and what belongs in it.
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 where to put claude.md
Where to Put Your CLAUDE.md File (Location Guide)
Where does CLAUDE.md go? A clear guide to CLAUDE.md file location — project root vs ~/.claude global, nested/subdirectory files, monorepos, and how Claude decides which one to read. Score your file free.
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