claude-context-improver

Claude Code ignores instructions when context files like CLAUDE.md become bloated or contain conflicting guidance across different configuration layers. Auditing these files against context-engineering standards identifies and removes contradictory instructions to restore model adherence.

The maximum recommended length for a CLAUDE.md file is 200 lines. Keeping repository guidance under this target ensures maximum model adherence, reduces token costs, and prevents context bloat that degrades AI performance.

To remove conflicting instructions, audit your CLAUDE.md, .claude/rules, and code_map.md files. The audit detects contradictory guidance across these configuration layers and proposes targeted diffs to resolve conflicts and ensure progressive disclosure.

Yes, you need git and standard shell utilities to audit your Claude Code context. These tools verify the file structure of your context layers and propose targeted diffs for context optimization.

The best way to slim down bloated code_map.md files is to audit them against Claude 5 context-engineering principles. This generates actionable diffs to optimize repository guidance, ensuring it remains concise and progressively disclosed for better AI performance.