CLAUDE.md templates for common project types. Copy one into your project to give Claude Code the right context from the start.

CLAUDE.md Templates

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General Project CLAUDE.md

A versatile CLAUDE.md starter for most projects. Covers conventions, testing, and commit style.

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React Project CLAUDE.md

CLAUDE.md template for React apps with component conventions, state management, and testing patterns.

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API / Backend CLAUDE.md

CLAUDE.md template for backend services with endpoint conventions, error handling, and database patterns.

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Python Project CLAUDE.md

CLAUDE.md template for Python projects with typing, testing, and packaging conventions.

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Full-Stack Project CLAUDE.md

CLAUDE.md template for full-stack apps with frontend, backend, and shared code conventions.

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CLI Tool CLAUDE.md

CLAUDE.md template for command-line tools with argument parsing, output formatting, and error conventions.

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Data Science CLAUDE.md

CLAUDE.md template for data science projects with notebook conventions, data handling, and reproducibility.

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Minimal CLAUDE.md

A stripped-down CLAUDE.md for small projects or scripts. Just the essentials.