settings-doc

Document Claude Code settings scopes, keys, permissions, and environment variables.

1|Updated Feb 17, 2026
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Skill: settings-doc
Source: https://github.com/hlibkoval/claudemd/tree/main/skills/settings-doc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hlibkoval/claudemd --skill settings-doc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This documentation provides the complete official Claude Code settings reference, covering configuration scopes, settings.json keys, permission rules, sandboxing, environment variables, and managed/server-managed settings, Auto mode, and admin setup for organizations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive reference for Settings, Permissions, Permission modes, Environment variables, Server-managed settings, and Admin setup.
  • Guidance on managed vs endpoint settings delivery, precedence, and hooks integration for organizational deployments.
  • Practical use cases and implementation patterns to configure teams and projects with correct scopes and merge rules.

Quick Start

Open the Settings reference to start configuring Claude Code for your organization.

Frequently Asked Questions about settings-doc

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

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How do I configure Claude Code settings for an organization?

Configure Claude Code settings for an organization by applying managed and server-managed settings to define scopes, keys, and policies across managed, user, project, and local levels.

What is the precedence order for Claude Code settings scopes?

Claude Code settings precedence follows a hierarchy where managed and server-managed settings override user, project, and local scopes, ensuring organizational policies take priority over individual configurations.

How do I set up permissions and sandboxing in Claude Code?

Set up permissions and sandboxing in Claude Code by defining permission rules and modes within the settings reference, restricting actions across managed, user, project, and local scopes for secure deployments.

Can I use environment variables in Claude Code managed settings?

Yes, you can use environment variables in Claude Code managed settings to configure scopes and policies, allowing teams to standardize deployment configurations across organizational environments.

What are managed-only settings in Claude Code and when do I need them?

Managed-only settings in Claude Code are restricted configurations applied at the organizational level to enforce policies, needed when deploying across teams to prevent local scope overrides and ensure compliance.

Does Claude Code support hooks integration for admin setup?

Yes, Claude Code supports hooks integration for admin setup, allowing organizations to connect settings delivery with endpoint configurations and automate permission management across deployment scopes.