Does local configuration override global settings?

Yes, configuration files located in your project's .claude/ directory take precedence over the global settings in ~/.claude/.

How does Claude Code discover custom skills?

Claude automatically activates skills when the user's prompt or project context matches the keywords and description defined in a skill's SKILL.md file.

What is the purpose of the cc-overview skill?

It provides a comprehensive overview of how to configure the Claude Code tool itself, rather than focusing on project-specific code logic.

How do I configure tool permissions in Claude Code?

Permissions are managed in the .claude/settings.json file using 'allow', 'deny', and 'ask' arrays to control Bash commands and other tool access.

What are Claude Code hooks used for?

Hooks are scripts triggered during specific events (like SessionStart or PostToolUse) to automate workflows like formatting code or enriching AI context.

Claude Code Core Overview

Name: Claude Code Core Overview
Author: joaopelegrino

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Productivity & Workflow

Provides a comprehensive guide for configuring and optimizing the Claude Code CLI architecture and automation features.

This skill serves as the definitive reference for Claude Code's internal architecture and meta-configuration capabilities. It guides users through setting up the .claude directory, managing granular permissions for terminal tools, implementing automation hooks for lifecycle events, and creating custom skills for enhanced AI discovery. By mastering the tool's underlying configuration hierarchy, developers can transform Claude Code from a general-purpose CLI into a highly specialized, autonomous development assistant tailored to specific project workflows and security requirements.

Key Features

01Custom Skill and Slash Command implementation patterns

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03Granular terminal tool permission management (Allow/Deny/Ask)

04Project-specific vs. global configuration hierarchy management

05Output style customization for explanatory or terse responses

06Automation hook configuration for session and tool lifecycle events

Use Cases

01Automating code formatting or validation using post-tool execution hooks

02Setting up a new project with specific AI tool restrictions and safety guardrails

03Creating a domain-specific knowledge base through custom auto-discovery skills

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add joaopelegrino/claude-code cc-overview

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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