claude-code-guide

1# Claude Code Guide
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3## Purpose
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5To provide a comprehensive reference for configuring and using Claude Code (the agentic coding tool) to its full potential. This skill synthesizes best practices, configuration templates, and advanced usage patterns.
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7## Configuration (`CLAUDE.md`)
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9When starting a new project, create a `CLAUDE.md` file in the root directory to guide the agent.
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11### Template (General)
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13```markdown
14# Project Guidelines
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16## Commands
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18- Run app: `npm run dev`
19- Test: `npm test`
20- Build: `npm run build`
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22## Code Style
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24- Use TypeScript for all new code.
25- Functional components with Hooks for React.
26- Tailwind CSS for styling.
27- Early returns for error handling.
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29## Workflow
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31- Read `README.md` first to understand project context.
32- Before editing, read the file content.
33- After editing, run tests to verify.
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36## Advanced Features
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38### Thinking Keywords
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40Use these keywords in your prompts to trigger deeper reasoning from the agent:
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42- "Think step-by-step"
43- "Analyze the root cause"
44- "Plan before executing"
45- "Verify your assumptions"
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47### Debugging
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49If the agent is stuck or behaving unexpectedly:
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511. **Clear Context**: Start a new session or ask the agent to "forget previous instructions" if confused.
522. **Explicit Instructions**: Be extremely specific about paths, filenames, and desired outcomes.
533. **Logs**: Ask the agent to "check the logs" or "run the command with verbose output".
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55## Best Practices
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