anthropics-claude-md-improver

Audit CLAUDE.md files and generate quality reports with diffs.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles --skill anthropics-claude-md-improver
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: anthropics-claude-md-improver
Source: https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles/tree/main/config/claude/skills/anthropics-claude-md-improver
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles --skill anthropics-claude-md-improver

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

CLAUDE.md quality varies across repositories, hindering consistent project context and onboarding. This skill automates discovery, evaluation, and targeted improvements to CLAUDE.md files to standardize documentation quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discovery: Locate all CLAUDE.md variants across a codebase (root CLAUDE.md, local overrides, global defaults, and package-level CLAUDE.md).
  • Quality Assessment: Score each CLAUDE.md against a defined rubric (commands, architecture clarity, patterns, currency, and actionability) to surface gaps.
  • Updates: Propose concise, project-specific improvements and diffs that can be applied after approval.

Quick Start

Ask the tool to generate a quality report for CLAUDE.md files and propose minimal, targeted updates after your review.

Frequently Asked Questions about anthropics-claude-md-improver

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

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How do I audit and improve CLAUDE.md documentation quality across a repository?

To audit CLAUDE.md documentation quality, you locate all file variants across a repository and evaluate them against a rubric covering commands, architecture clarity, patterns, currency, and actionability to produce a structured quality report with targeted improvement recommendations.

What makes a high quality CLAUDE.md file for project context and onboarding?

A high quality CLAUDE.md file provides clear commands, explains architecture clarity, documents non-obvious patterns, maintains currency with the codebase, and delivers actionable guidance to ensure consistent project context and smooth developer onboarding.

How do I find all CLAUDE.md variants like local overrides and package-level files in my codebase?

You can discover all CLAUDE.md variants by scanning the codebase to locate root CLAUDE.md files, local overrides, global defaults, and package-level CLAUDE.md files automatically for comprehensive documentation evaluation.

Can I generate ready-to-apply diffs for CLAUDE.md updates after reviewing a quality report?

Yes, after generating a quality report and receiving your review, you can produce precise, project-specific update recommendations and ready-to-apply diffs for CLAUDE.md files to standardize documentation quality.

What is the best way to standardize CLAUDE.md documentation across multiple repositories?

The best way to standardize CLAUDE.md documentation is to automate discovery, evaluate quality against a defined rubric, and propose concise, project-specific improvements and diffs that can be applied after approval across all repositories.

Does the CLAUDE.md audit require any external dependencies or components to run?

No, the CLAUDE.md audit requires no external dependencies or components to run, allowing you to directly discover, evaluate, and improve markdown documentation quality within your existing repository environment.