Using CLAUDE.md for Project Memory

Set persistent instructions so Claude remembers your preferences.

At a Glance

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A special file in your project that Claude reads at the start of every session — like a persistent instruction sheet.

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Coding standards, preferred libraries, architecture decisions, and project-specific rules.

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"Always use TypeScript." "Run tests before committing." "Use Tailwind for styling." "Follow REST naming for APIs."

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Claude also saves things it learns automatically — build commands, debugging insights — across sessions.

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