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claude-md

Create or update CLAUDE.md onboarding documents with frontmatter and WHAT, WHY, HOW sections.

Updated Apr 24, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#onboarding#best-practices#ai-agents#project-structure#claude-md#engineering-workflow
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chirag-cs/claude-howto --skill claude-md-chirag-cs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: claude-md
Source: https://github.com/chirag-cs/claude-howto/tree/main/vi/03-skills/claude-md
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chirag-cs/claude-howto --skill claude-md-chirag-cs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams create or update CLAUDE.md onboarding documents that follow best practices, ensuring consistent agent onboarding guidance across codebases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate or audit CLAUDE.md files at project roots to establish a clear onboarding reference for AI agents.
  • Enforce a concise frontmatter with name and description and provide a structured body focusing on WHAT, WHY, and HOW.
  • Support progressive disclosure by guiding you to link to supplemental agent_docs and related resources.

Quick Start

Create or update CLAUDE.md in your project root using the guided structure and quality checks.

Frequently Asked Questions about claude-md

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a CLAUDE.md file for AI agent onboarding in my repository?▼

To create a CLAUDE.md onboarding document, generate or update the file at your project root using a guided structure that enforces frontmatter with a name and description, followed by concise WHAT, WHY, and HOW sections for consistent agent guidance.

What should be included in a CLAUDE.md file for project structure and best practices?▼

A CLAUDE.md file should include frontmatter with a name and description, a structured body with WHAT, WHY, and HOW sections, and links to supplemental agent_docs to support progressive disclosure of project structure and engineering workflows.

Why do I need a CLAUDE.md onboarding document for my software project?▼

You need a CLAUDE.md onboarding document to establish a clear, consistent reference for AI agents across codebases, ensuring they follow project best practices and governance guidelines during engineering workflows.

Can I update an existing CLAUDE.md file to follow better documentation practices?▼

Yes, you can audit and update existing CLAUDE.md files at project roots to enforce concise frontmatter, structured WHAT, WHY, and HOW sections, and proper links to related resources for optimal agent onboarding.

Does generating a CLAUDE.md file require any specific dependencies or components?▼

No, generating a CLAUDE.md file requires no external dependencies or components; it applies a guided structure and quality checks directly to your software project root to establish agent onboarding documentation.

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