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.
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