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CLAUDE.md Optimization

Gives Claude Code a clear rubric for evaluating the file, specifies the project context, and sets a concrete word limit to prevent bloat.

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Prompt
Review my CLAUDE.md file and suggest improvements. Focus on:
1. Missing context that would help you understand my codebase faster
2. Ambiguous instructions that could be interpreted multiple ways
3. Redundant or contradictory rules
4. Missing build/test/lint commands
5. Directory structure gaps

My tech stack is {{tech_stack}} and the project is a {{project_description}}.

Output a revised CLAUDE.md that follows best practices: structured sections, specific over vague, commands copy-pasteable, and under 800 words.

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{{tech_stack}}{{project_description}}

Why this prompt works

Gives Claude Code a clear rubric for evaluating the file, specifies the project context, and sets a concrete word limit to prevent bloat.

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