claude-rules

You can enforce project conventions by creating reusable instruction files in the .claude/rules/ directory. These files codify team standards like formatting and architecture patterns to provide consistent AI-assisted workflow guidance.

Standardizing formatting standards is best achieved by creating centralized rule files like FORMATTING.md in .claude/rules/. You then reference these rules from CLAUDE.md to ensure consistent guidance across multiple projects.

YAML frontmatter in SKILL.md files works by requiring name and description fields to define the rule's metadata. It also supports optional references to related rules and tooling to extend the instruction context.

No, you do not need any dependencies to create reusable instruction files. The skill operates independently to generate rule files in .claude/rules/ that codify your architecture patterns and workflow guidelines.

Yes, you can use project rules as a single source of truth for templates and patterns. By organizing focused rule files in .claude/rules/ and referencing them centrally, you reduce ad-hoc guidance and maintain consistent standards.