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16-multi-repo-workspaces

Configure Claude Code multi-repository workspaces with CLAUDE.md hierarchy and MCP server scoping.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2026
Search Tags:#claude code#configuration#mcp#workspace#claude.md#multi-repo
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rhpds/claude-code-courseware --skill 16-multi-repo-workspaces
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: 16-multi-repo-workspaces
Source: https://github.com/rhpds/claude-code-courseware/tree/main/lola/ccc/skills/16-multi-repo-workspaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rhpds/claude-code-courseware --skill 16-multi-repo-workspaces

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers organize Claude Code usage across multiple repositories by establishing clear workspace and project configuration boundaries, reducing duplicated instructions and configuration confusion.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CLAUDE.md Hierarchy Guidance: Learn how workspace-level, project-level, and subdirectory instructions combine when Claude Code loads context.
  • MCP Server Scoping: Configure global, project, and local MCP server settings appropriately for shared and repository-specific workflows.
  • Use Case: A development team managing several repositories can create shared workspace conventions while keeping each project's unique commands, tools, and instructions separate.

Quick Start

Ask Claude Code to help audit your multi-repo workspace configuration, identify CLAUDE.md files, and recommend appropriate MCP server scopes.

Frequently Asked Questions about 16-multi-repo-workspaces

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure Claude Code across multiple repositories?▼

You can configure Claude Code across multiple repositories by establishing workspace-level and project-level CLAUDE.md hierarchy boundaries, scoping MCP servers appropriately, and auditing configuration to eliminate duplicated instructions.

How does the CLAUDE.md hierarchy work when managing multiple repos?▼

The CLAUDE.md hierarchy combines workspace-level, project-level, and subdirectory instructions when Claude Code loads context, allowing shared multi-repo conventions to coexist with repository-specific commands and unique project instructions.

What is the best way to scope MCP servers for shared and project-specific workflows?▼

The best way to scope MCP servers is configuring global, project, and local MCP server settings separately, ensuring shared multi-repository workflows use global scope while repository-specific tools remain isolated to their project context.

Do I need to understand Claude Code configuration files to manage a multi-repo workspace?▼

Yes, managing a multi-repo workspace requires understanding Claude Code configuration files to validate workspace, project, and local settings organization, and to properly plan the CLAUDE.md hierarchy and MCP server boundaries.

Can I audit my existing multi-repo workspace configuration for Claude Code?▼

Yes, you can audit existing multi-repo workspace configurations by having Claude Code identify CLAUDE.md files, validate settings organization across workspace and project levels, and recommend appropriate MCP server scopes for your repositories.

Why does Claude Code load duplicated instructions across my repositories?▼

Claude Code loads duplicated instructions when workspace-level, project-level, and subdirectory CLAUDE.md files overlap without clear boundaries, requiring a configuration audit to separate shared multi-repo conventions from unique project-specific commands.

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