What is a CLAUDE.md file and why do I need it?

A CLAUDE.md file provides Claude with essential project-specific context, such as build commands, directory structures, and coding conventions, helping the AI work more effectively in your codebase.

Can it handle monorepos with multiple packages?

Yes, it is specifically designed to discover and manage multiple CLAUDE.md files across subdirectories, ensuring each module has its own specific context.

Does this skill update my files automatically?

No, the skill first generates a detailed quality report and proposes specific changes. It only updates your files after you review and approve the suggested improvements.

What criteria does the skill use to score my documentation?

It evaluates files based on command actionability, architecture clarity, conciseness, currency, and whether it captures non-obvious project patterns.

CLAUDE.md Improver

Name: CLAUDE.md Improver
Author: Shawn-Guo-CN

byShawn-Guo-CN

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Productivity & Workflow

Optimizes project context by auditing and updating CLAUDE.md files to provide Claude with superior architectural and workflow guidance.

The CLAUDE.md Improver is a specialized utility designed to enhance the quality of 'project memory' within your repositories. It systematically scans for CLAUDE.md, .claude.local.md, and package-specific context files, evaluating them against rigorous quality criteria such as command accuracy, architectural clarity, and actionability. By generating a comprehensive quality report before applying targeted updates, this skill ensures that Claude always has the most current and concise context needed to perform tasks accurately, reducing hallucinations and streamlining developer workflows.

Key Features

01Quantitative quality scoring based on commands, architecture, and currency.

02Automated discovery of root, local, and nested CLAUDE.md files in monorepos.

03Detailed assessment reports featuring grades and specific improvement recommendations.

04Project-type specific templates to ensure best practices across different tech stacks.

050 GitHub stars

06Safe, targeted updates using diff-based editing after user approval.

Use Cases

01Auditing a legacy repository to ensure Claude understands current build and test workflows.

02Optimizing project memory for complex monorepos with multiple package contexts.

03Fixing outdated documentation that causes Claude to use incorrect or stale terminal commands.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add shawn-guo-cn/agentfoundry-plugin-marketplace claude-md-improver

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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