Claude Code Configuration Expert FAQs

Question 1

Can I restrict Claude from running dangerous bash commands?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can define 'deny' patterns in your settings.json permissions to block specific commands like 'rm -rf' or 'sudo' while allowing safer patterns like 'npm test'.

Question 2

How do I handle local settings without committing them to Git?

Accepted Answer

Use the .claude/settings.local.json file for local overrides. This file is intended to be gitignored, allowing you to store environment-specific variables and permissions safely.

Question 3

What are path-scoped rules?

Accepted Answer

Path-scoped rules are markdown files in .claude/rules/ that use frontmatter to define specific globs. These instructions only load when Claude is working within those specific file paths.

Question 4

What is the priority of CLAUDE.md files?

Accepted Answer

Claude Code follows a specific hierarchy: Enterprise Level has the highest priority, followed by User Level (~/.claude/CLAUDE.md), Project Level, and finally Directory Level instructions.

Question 5

How do I add custom tools to Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

Custom tools are integrated via the .mcp.json file at the project root, which allows you to configure Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for databases, filesystems, or custom APIs.

Claude Code Configuration Expert

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Claude Code Configuration Expert

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