A CLAUDE.md template for clearer, steadier AI agent work
A CLAUDE.md file was made as a rule set for using an AI agent in a more predictable way. It is built around two ideas: explicitness and .
Explicitness means the agent’s behavior, duties, checks, and handoffs should be written down clearly. means should survive across sessions and , instead of being rebuilt each time.
The guidance covers project knowledge management, , worktree use, , task records, and handoff steps. The goal is to test it in real and learn what helps, what feels excessive, and what should be improved.
Key points
- The template makes an AI agent’s role, duties, checks, and handoffs explicit.
- It aims to preserve across sessions and delegated work.
- It includes , which can support better cost control.
- It covers worktree use, , task records, and handoff rules.
- Its value depends on real workflow testing, because some rules may feel excessive.