Quick Win: Generate a CLAUDE.md in 60 Seconds
One prompt that analyzes your codebase and creates a comprehensive context file.
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Quick Win: Generate a CLAUDE.md in 60 Seconds
The Win: A comprehensive CLAUDE.md file tailored to your project, ready to commit.
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Paste into Claude Code:
Analyze this codebase and create a CLAUDE.md file for it.
Include:
1. Project overview (what it does, tech stack)
2. Key directories and what they contain
3. Common commands (dev, build, test, deploy)
4. Coding patterns and conventions you observe
5. Important files to know about
6. Any gotchas or special configuration
Format it cleanly with tables and code blocks. Make it immediately useful for any developer (or AI) jumping into this project.
What Happens
Claude will:
- Scan your project structure
- Read package.json, config files, and key source files
- Identify patterns in your code
- Generate a complete CLAUDE.md
Expected output: A 50-150 line markdown file covering everything a new contributor needs to know.
Variations
Minimal Version
Create a minimal CLAUDE.md with just: tech stack, dev commands, and folder structure.
Team-Focused Version
Create a CLAUDE.md that also includes: team conventions, PR process, and deployment workflow based on any docs you find.
Next Level
Want more? Check out our CLAUDE.md Examples for inspiration.
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