Why use UPPERCASE.md for rule filenames?

This naming convention provides high visibility and distinguishes rule files from standard documentation, making it easier for both developers and the AI to identify authoritative project conventions.

How do I reference a rule from CLAUDE.md?

Since rules are not auto-loaded, you must explicitly mention them in your CLAUDE.md file. For example: 'Follow .claude/rules/FORMATTING.md for all code style conventions.'

Can I share rules between different projects?

Yes, you can use the @ syntax (e.g., @../../shared/rules/STYLE.md) to point to authoritative sources, keeping your rules DRY across multiple repositories or plugin environments.

What is the difference between CLAUDE.md and rule files?

CLAUDE.md is loaded automatically at the start of a session and contains concise project setup and commands. Rule files in .claude/rules/ are loaded on-demand and contain detailed, reusable conventions like formatting or testing patterns.

Claude Rules Authoring

Name: Claude Rules Authoring
Author: outfitter-dev

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生产力与工作流

Standardizes the creation and organization of project-specific rules and conventions within the .claude/rules directory.

This skill empowers developers to build a modular and scalable knowledge base for Claude Code by managing the .claude/rules/ directory. It provides specific patterns for distinguishing between session-start instructions in CLAUDE.md and on-demand conventions like formatting, testing, and architectural standards. By enforcing strict naming conventions and supporting cross-file referencing with the @ syntax, it ensures that project guidelines remain DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself), scannable, and actionable for AI-assisted development workflows.

主要功能

01Standardized naming conventions (UPPERCASE.md) for project clarity

02Support for DRY documentation via @ cross-file referencing

0316 GitHub stars

04Automated creation of topic-focused rule files in .claude/rules/

05Validation logic to prevent common anti-patterns and instruction bloat

06Built-in templates for formatting, testing, architecture, and security

使用场景

01Implementing shared architectural patterns across multiple microservices

02Defining modular coding standards and PR conventions for a new repository

03Refactoring a monolithic CLAUDE.md file into organized, reusable rule sets

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add outfitter-dev/agents claude-rules-authoring

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

主要功能

01Standardized naming conventions (UPPERCASE.md) for project clarity

02Support for DRY documentation via @ cross-file referencing

0316 GitHub stars

04Automated creation of topic-focused rule files in .claude/rules/

05Validation logic to prevent common anti-patterns and instruction bloat

06Built-in templates for formatting, testing, architecture, and security

使用场景

01Implementing shared architectural patterns across multiple microservices

02Defining modular coding standards and PR conventions for a new repository

03Refactoring a monolithic CLAUDE.md file into organized, reusable rule sets

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add outfitter-dev/agents claude-rules-authoring

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT