claude-optimised

To write a concise CLAUDE.md file, prune redundant and obvious guidance, organize project context and commands into a scannable layout, and preserve only non-obvious rules to ensure strong model adherence.

Claude Code may ignore instructions when your configuration file contains low-value or redundant guidance that dilutes critical commands. Pruning your CLAUDE.md file to a concise structure with minimal redundancy improves model adherence.

The best way to structure CLAUDE.md files across subdirectories is to apply a consistent, scannable layout that separates project context, command references, style notes, and warnings while minimizing redundancy between the root and nested instruction files.

Yes, you can review and optimize an existing CLAUDE.md file by performing a pruning pass to trim low-value content and restructure the remaining instructions for brevity and specificity, preserving important rules without a complete rewrite.

For effective prompt optimization, your CLAUDE.md should include concise project context, specific command references, non-obvious coding rules, style notes, and warnings, while strictly avoiding obvious or low-value instructions that dilute critical guidance.

Overly detailed instruction files limit Claude Code adherence because excessive length and redundant rules dilute critical commands, making the model less likely to follow the most important project constraints and warnings.