CLAUDE.md Starter Template

A minimal, effective configuration file for Claude Code that you can customize for any project.

What's Included

• CLAUDE.md - A starter template with sensible defaults for:
  • Code style preferences (ES modules, TypeScript, functional components)
  • Workflow rules (typecheck, lint, conventional commits)
  • Documentation guidelines
  • Agent parallelization tips

Why Use This

Claude Code reads your CLAUDE.md file to understand your project's conventions. A well-structured config file means:

• Consistent code style across AI-assisted changes
• Fewer corrections needed
• Better context for Claude's suggestions

Quick Start

1. Copy CLAUDE.md to your project root (or ~/.claude/ for global settings)
2. Customize the rules to match your preferences
3. Start using Claude Code - it will follow your guidelines automatically

Customization Ideas

• Add your tech stack specifics
• Include naming conventions
• Define testing requirements
• Specify commit message formats