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claude-md-author

Guide creation of CLAUDE.md files using a WHAT-WHY-HOW framework.

42|11|Updated Dec 26, 2025
Search Tags:#developer tools#documentation#prompt engineering#llm#claude#ai instructions
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/petekp/claude-code-setup --skill claude-md-author
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: claude-md-author
Source: https://github.com/petekp/claude-code-setup/tree/main/skills/claude-md-author
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/petekp/claude-code-setup --skill claude-md-author

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users create and refine CLAUDE.md files, which are crucial for providing project context to AI assistants like Claude, ensuring they operate effectively and efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guides CLAUDE.md Creation: Provides a structured framework (WHAT-WHY-HOW) and best practices for writing concise and impactful system instructions.
  • Optimizes Instruction Budget: Advises on what to include (commands, structure) and what to avoid (linters, auto-generated content, code snippets) to maximize AI performance.
  • Use Case: A developer starting a new project can use this Skill to quickly generate a well-structured CLAUDE.md that clearly defines the project's stack, commands, and key patterns, enabling Claude to assist more effectively from the outset.

Quick Start

Use the claude-md-author skill to generate a template for a new CLAUDE.md file.

Frequently Asked Questions about claude-md-author

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create effective AI instructions for my project?▼

To create effective AI instructions, use a WHAT-WHY-HOW framework to structure your context, defining essential project stack and commands while avoiding verbose auto-generated content for optimal AI performance.

What should I include in a CLAUDE.md file?▼

A CLAUDE.md file should include essential commands, project structure, and key patterns. It should avoid task-specific details, linters, and code snippets to maximize the AI instruction budget and efficiency.

What is the best way to provide project context to an AI assistant?▼

The best way to provide project context is generating a concise CLAUDE.md file using a structured framework, enabling the AI assistant to operate effectively by understanding the specific stack and commands.

Why does my AI assistant ignore project specific details during development?▼

AI assistants may ignore details if instructions exceed the budget. Optimizing context by removing linters, auto-generated content, and verbose snippets ensures essential project structure is processed effectively.

When do I need to write a CLAUDE.md file for my development workflow?▼

You need to write a CLAUDE.md file when starting a new project or refining AI context, ensuring Claude understands your stack, commands, and patterns to assist efficiently from the outset.

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