CLAUDE.md — Minimal Starter (Any Stack)
Minimal CLAUDE.md template that works with any language or framework — fill in your stack and 5 key rules.
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Prompt
# CLAUDE.md ## Project Overview {{project_name}} — {{one-line description}} ## Tech Stack - Language: {{language}} - Framework: {{framework}} - Database: {{database}} - Testing: {{test_framework}} ## Commands ```bash {{dev_command}} # Start dev server {{test_command}} # Run tests {{lint_command}} # Lint {{build_command}} # Production build ``` ## Key Rules - {{rule_1}} (e.g., "Always use TypeScript strict mode") - {{rule_2}} (e.g., "Prefer composition over inheritance") - {{rule_3}} (e.g., "No console.log in committed code") - {{rule_4}} (e.g., "All API responses use camelCase") - {{rule_5}} (e.g., "Tests required for all business logic") ## Import Order 1. Standard library 2. External dependencies 3. Internal modules 4. Relative imports 5. Type-only imports
Variables to customize
{{project_name}}{{one-line description}}{{language}}{{framework}}{{database}}{{test_framework}}{{dev_command}}{{test_command}}{{lint_command}}{{build_command}}{{rule_1}}{{rule_2}}{{rule_3}}{{rule_4}}{{rule_5}}
Why this prompt works
A minimal CLAUDE.md is better than none. Even just listing your commands and 5 key rules eliminates the most common AI code mistakes for any project.
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