Claude Code memory works best when instructions are concrete and `CLAUDE.md` stays under 200 lines
thisdudelikesAI · x · 2026-07-23
Use concrete, verifiable instructions in CLAUDE.md instead of vague guidance.
- Write commands and conventions Claude can check, e.g. Run npm test before committing or Use 2-space indentation.
- Keep the file under 200 lines; longer files dilute context and should be split into path-scoped rules.
- Because CLAUDE.md loads every session, stale rules compete with the current task, so concise memory files improve adherence.
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