writing-project-constitution

Generate CLAUDE.md and AGENTS.md files defining build commands, tech stack, and coding conventions.

Updated Mar 7, 2026

Search Tags:#documentation #coding standards #project setup #constitution #spec-driven development #agent context

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npx skills add https://github.com/mazrean/agent-skills --skill writing-project-constitution

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Skill: writing-project-constitution
Source: https://github.com/mazrean/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/writing-project-constitution
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mazrean/agent-skills --skill writing-project-constitution

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create and maintain essential project documentation (like CLAUDE.md and AGENTS.md) that serves as always-loaded context for AI coding agents, ensuring consistency and adherence to project rules.

Core Features & Use Cases

Centralized Context: Define build commands, tech stack, coding standards, and hard constraints that are loaded on every agent request.
Spec-Driven Development: Use it for setting up new projects, configuring agent instructions, or defining project-wide rules.
Use Case: When starting a new software project, use this Skill to generate a CLAUDE.md file that includes the build command (go build ./cmd/server/), the tech stack (Go, Echo, PostgreSQL), and core coding conventions, ensuring all team members and AI agents adhere to the same foundational project guidelines from day one.

Quick Start

Use the writing-project-constitution skill to create a CLAUDE.md file for a new Go project.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-project-constitution

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

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How do I create a CLAUDE.md file to provide project context for AI coding agents?▼

Generating project constitution files like CLAUDE.md provides centralized context by defining build commands, tech stack, coding conventions, and hard constraints that are loaded on every AI agent request, ensuring consistent adherence to project rules.

What is spec-driven development and how does a project constitution support it?▼

Spec-driven development uses a project constitution to define foundational guidelines and active feature spec references. This ensures AI coding agents and team members consistently adhere to the same project-wide rules from day one.

How do I set up coding standards for a new software project using AI agents?▼

Set up coding standards by generating a project constitution file that includes your build command, tech stack summary, and core coding conventions. This ensures all team members and AI agents follow the same foundational project guidelines.

Can I use an AGENTS.md file to define hard constraints for AI agent behavior?▼

Yes, generating an AGENTS.md file defines hard constraints and core coding conventions that serve as always-loaded context for AI coding agents, guiding their behavior on every request across context compression cycles.

What should I include in project documentation for AI coding agents?▼

Project documentation for AI coding agents should include build commands, tech stack summaries, core coding conventions, hard constraints, and active feature spec references to maintain persistent L1 context layers.

Does writing a project constitution work for existing codebases or only new project setup?▼

Writing a project constitution works for both new project setup and existing codebases. It configures agent instructions and defines project-wide rules that ensure consistency whether starting fresh or maintaining current software.