best-practices-audit

Audit CLAUDE.md against Anthropic best practices and apply structural auto-fixes.

Updated Jan 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Brite-Nites/brite-claude-plugins --skill best-practices-audit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: best-practices-audit
Source: https://github.com/Brite-Nites/brite-claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/workflows/skills/best-practices-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Brite-Nites/brite-claude-plugins --skill best-practices-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Audits CLAUDE.md to ensure it follows Anthropic best practices and stays effective as the project evolves. It identifies drift, enforces structure, and flags issues for developer review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Audits CLAUDE.md for adherence to Anthropic best practices and length targets.
  • Enforces @import structure for external docs and references.
  • Auto-excludes bloated or redundant sections to keep CLAUDE.md concise.
  • Identifies potential hook candidates to improve agent behavior.
  • Auto-fixes structural issues and prepares notes for review.

Quick Start

Run the best-practices-audit during ship to apply best-practices checks and auto-fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about best-practices-audit

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

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How do I audit my CLAUDE.md file for Anthropic best practices?

To audit a CLAUDE.md file, the best-practices-audit validates size, sections, and import usage against a configurable checklist. It identifies drift, enforces structure, and flags documentation issues for developer review.

How do I keep CLAUDE.md concise as my project grows?

To keep CLAUDE.md concise, this audit auto-excludes bloated or redundant sections and extracts long sections to separate docs/ files. This enforces length targets and maintains optimal documentation structure.

Can I automatically fix structural issues in CLAUDE.md?

Yes, you can automatically fix structural issues in CLAUDE.md. The audit applies auto-fixes for structural problems during the ship phase and prepares notes for developer review of remaining flagged items.

What is the best way to enforce @import structure in CLAUDE.md?

The best way to enforce @import structure is using a configurable audit checklist that validates external docs and references. This ensures CLAUDE.md follows Anthropic best practices for import usage.

When should I run a CLAUDE.md quality assurance audit?

You should run a CLAUDE.md quality assurance audit during the ship phase and after any CLAUDE.md updates. This timing enforces documentation quality and catches structural drift as the project evolves.

Does the CLAUDE.md audit identify hook candidates for agent behavior?

Yes, the CLAUDE.md audit identifies potential hook candidates to improve agent behavior. This feature runs alongside structural checks to optimize conciseness and validate documentation quality.