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CLAUDE.md Starter Template

Copy-paste CLAUDE.md files for Claude Code, with a guide to where the file goes, how to write good instructions, and how to test it.

What it does

Gives you three ready-made CLAUDE.md files and a blank one, so Claude Code reads your rules at the start of every session and you stop repeating yourself.

Who it's for

Beginners, business owners and freelancers who use Claude Code and do not code.

What you need

Claude Code installed on a paid Claude plan, a plain text editor, and the folder where you start Claude Code.

What's included

Three ready CLAUDE.md templates: everyday work folder, website project and writing folder
A blank template to fill in
Where the file can live and how to check it loaded
Weak versus strong instruction examples
A fix-it table for when Claude Code ignores a rule
A comparison of CLAUDE.md, auto memory, Skills and hooks

How to use it

Copy the template closest to your folder into a file named CLAUDE.md in that folder, replace every bracket with your own details, start Claude Code there, and type /context to check that the file is loaded.

Learn more

Read the Claude AI Guide