moai-cc-claude-md
Provides standardized structures and best practices for creating CLAUDE.md project documentation.
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Activation
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Authoring CLAUDE.md Project Instructions. Design project-specific AI guidance, document workflows, define architecture patterns. Use when creating CLAUDE.md files for projects, documenting team standards, or establishing AI collaboration guidelines.Key capabilities
- →Provide standard structure for CLAUDE.md files
- →Document project overviews, tech stacks, and team details
- →Define core development workflows and phases
- →Establish code standards and architectural patterns
- →Outline AI collaboration patterns and available commands
How it works
The skill provides a framework for authoring CLAUDE.md files, detailing sections like project overview, core workflow, code standards, architecture, and AI collaboration patterns.
Inputs & outputs
When to use moai-cc-claude-md
- →Create documentation for a new project
- →Improve existing CLAUDE.md instructions
- →Document team development standards
About this skill
Skill Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Tier | Ops |
| Auto-load | When authoring CLAUDE.md files |
What It Does
프로젝트별 CLAUDE.md 파일 작성을 위한 표준 구조와 패턴을 제공합니다. AI 협업 가이드라인, 워크플로우 문서화, 아키텍처 패턴 정의 방법을 다룹니다.
When to Use
- 새 프로젝트의 CLAUDE.md 파일을 생성할 때
- 기존 CLAUDE.md를 업데이트하거나 개선할 때
- 팀 표준 및 개발 워크플로우를 문서화할 때
- AI 협업 패턴을 정의할 때
Authoring CLAUDE.md Project Instructions
CLAUDE.md is a Markdown file that provides Claude with project-specific context, workflows, standards, and guidance. It acts as a living document for AI collaboration patterns.
CLAUDE.md File Location & Purpose
Location: ./{PROJECT_ROOT}/CLAUDE.md or /~/.claude/CLAUDE.md (personal)
Purpose: Tell Claude about your project before every session starts.
Core Sections
Section 1: Project Overview
# Project Name
**Description**: What does this project do?
**Repository**: GitHub URL
**Tech Stack**: Technologies, languages, frameworks
**Team**: Size, roles
**Status**: Active, archived, experimental
Section 2: Core Workflow
## Development Workflow
### Phase 1: Planning
- Use `/alfred:1-plan` for SPEC creation
- EARS syntax: Ubiquitous, Event-driven, State-driven, Optional, Constraints
- Store in `.moai/specs/`
### Phase 2: Implementation (TDD)
- RED: Write failing tests
- GREEN: Minimal implementation
- REFACTOR: Improve quality
- Tools: pytest, TypeScript, mypy, ruff
### Phase 3: Sync & Documentation
- Run `/alfred:3-sync` to validate
- Update Living Documents
- Verify @TAG chains
- Prepare PR
Section 3: Code Standards
## Code Standards (TRUST 5 Principles)
### T - Test First
- Target coverage: ≥ 85%
- Framework: pytest for Python, Jest for TypeScript
- Pattern: TDD (RED → GREEN → REFACTOR)
### R - Readable
- Max file: 300 LOC
- Max function: 50 LOC
- Max params: 5
- Use linters: ruff (Python), ESLint (TypeScript)
### U - Unified
- Type safety: mypy for Python, TypeScript strict mode
- Consistent patterns across domain
- Shared utilities in `src/core/`
### S - Secured
- Input validation everywhere
- No hardcoded secrets
- Use environment variables
- Run: bandit (Python), npm audit
### T - Trackable
- @TAG system: @SPEC:ID, @TEST:ID, @CODE:ID, @DOC:ID
- Document all changes in HISTORY section
- Link code to SPEC requirements
Section 4: Project Architecture
## Architecture
### Directory Structure
src/ ├── core/ # Shared utilities, domain models ├── domain/ # Business logic, DOMAIN-specific ├── interfaces/ # API endpoints, CLI commands ├── middleware/ # Cross-cutting concerns └── infra/ # Database, external services
tests/ ├── unit/ # Unit tests for core/ and domain/ ├── integration/ # API, database tests └── e2e/ # End-to-end workflows
### Key Design Decisions
- Monolithic backend (for now)
- Database: PostgreSQL with migrations
- Authentication: JWT tokens
- API: REST with OpenAPI docs
Section 5: AI Collaboration Patterns
## Working with Claude Code
### When to Use Sub-agents
- `debug-helper`: Errors, test failures, exceptions
- `security-auditor`: Vulnerability assessment, OWASP checks
- `architect`: Refactoring, system design, scalability
- `code-reviewer`: Quality analysis, SOLID violations
### Commands Available
- `/alfred:1-plan "feature description"` — Create SPEC
- `/alfred:2-run SPEC-ID` — Implement (TDD)
- `/alfred:3-sync` — Sync docs and validate
- `/review-code src/**/*.ts` — Code review
- `/deploy [env]` — Deploy pipeline
### Context Engineering Tips
- Always mention relevant SPEC ID
- Provide file paths relative to project root
- Link to similar existing features
- Mention constraints or non-negotiables upfront
Section 6: Known Gotchas & Decisions
## Important Notes
### Why We Use SPEC-First
- Clarifies requirements upfront
- Prevents scope creep
- Enables parallel work (different SPECs)
- Makes code changes traceable
### Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Implementing without SPEC
- ❌ Skipping tests for "quick" fixes
- ❌ Mixing multiple features in one PR
- ❌ Ignoring @TAG system
### Team Decisions
- Use pytest fixtures for mocking (not monkeypatch)
- All API responses must include status codes
- Database migrations are CI/CD blocking
- Security audit runs on every PR
CLAUDE.md Examples by Domain
Example 1: Web API Project
# Transaction API
**Tech Stack**: Python (FastAPI), PostgreSQL, pytest
## Phase Workflow
1. **SPEC**: Requirements in EARS syntax
- Example: `The API must validate transaction amounts > 0`
- Stored in: `.moai/specs/SPEC-TRANS-{###}/spec.md`
2. **TDD**: Implement with test-first approach
- Tests: `tests/integration/test_transactions.py`
- Code: `src/domain/transaction.py`
3. **Sync**: Verify completeness
- Run: `/alfred:3-sync`
- Check: TAG chain integrity
Example 2: React Frontend Project
# Competition Dashboard
**Tech Stack**: TypeScript, React 19, Vitest, Tailwind
## Development Standards
- Framework: Next.js 15 (App Router)
- Testing: Vitest + React Testing Library
- Styling: Tailwind CSS with shadcn/ui
- State: Zustand for client state, Server Components for data
## Key Patterns
- Server Components for data fetching
- Suspense boundaries for loading states
- Error boundaries for graceful failures
High-Freedom: Architectural Decisions
## Why This Architecture?
### Monolith vs Microservices
- **Chosen**: Monolithic backend
- **Reason**: Team < 10, throughput manageable
- **When to reconsider**: >10M requests/month or 3+ teams
### Database: PostgreSQL
- **Reason**: Strong ACID guarantees, mature ecosystem
- **Alternatives considered**: MongoDB (rejected: unclear schema)
Medium-Freedom: Workflow Definition
## Code Review Checklist
Before merging, reviewer must verify:
1. [ ] SPEC ID linked in PR description
2. [ ] All tests passing (>85% coverage)
3. [ ] No security issues (bandit clean)
4. [ ] Code follows TRUST 5 principles
5. [ ] @TAG chain complete (@SPEC → @TEST → @CODE → @DOC)
6. [ ] CHANGELOG updated
Low-Freedom: Explicit Rules
## Non-negotiable Rules
- ❌ No commits without @TAG references
- ❌ No merging PRs without passing tests
- ❌ No pushing secrets to repo
- ❌ No force-pushing to main/master
- ✅ All features must have SPEC document
- ✅ All code changes must have corresponding tests
- ✅ All SPECs must use EARS syntax
Validation Checklist
- Project name and description clear
- Tech stack documented
- Development workflow defined (Plan → Run → Sync)
- TRUST 5 principles explained
- Architecture diagram or structure described
- AI collaboration patterns defined
- Known gotchas documented
- Examples provided for key workflows
Best Practices
✅ DO:
- Keep CLAUDE.md up-to-date as standards evolve
- Include real examples (links to actual files/PRs)
- Document why (not just what)
- Link to external docs (architecture decisions, security policy)
- Review with team before finalizing
❌ DON'T:
- Explain general programming concepts (Claude already knows)
- List every possible workflow (focus on your specific patterns)
- Write as instruction to humans (write as guidance to Claude)
- Update CLAUDE.md only at project start (evolve as needed)
Reference: Claude Code CLAUDE.md documentation Version: 1.0.0
When not to use it
- →When explaining general programming concepts Claude already knows
- →When listing every possible workflow instead of specific patterns
- →When writing instructions for humans instead of guidance for Claude
Limitations
- →Does not explain general programming concepts
- →Focuses on specific project patterns, not all possible workflows
- →Intended as guidance for Claude, not human instructions
How it compares
This skill focuses on creating a structured CLAUDE.md file specifically for AI collaboration, providing explicit sections and examples for AI agents, unlike general project documentation.
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| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
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| moai-cc-claude-md (this skill) | 0 | 5mo | No flags | Beginner |
| ml-paper-writing | 48 | 6mo | Review | Advanced |
| docs-review | 10 | 7mo | No flags | Beginner |
| claude-md-improver | 21 | 6mo | Review | Beginner |
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