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Claude Code Essentials

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A solid foundation for any project using Claude Code. Includes best practices for CLAUDE.md structure, coding standards, and workflow guidelines.

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Install Configuration

Use the CLI to install this configuration to your local machine.

shai install community/claude-code-essentials
shai uninstall community/claude-code-essentials

Don't have the CLI? Install it with: gem install shai-cli

CLAUDE.md

Project Guidelines

Overview

Brief description of what this project does and its main purpose.

Tech Stack

  • Language: [Your language]
  • Framework: [Your framework]
  • Database: [Your database]
  • Key Libraries: [Important dependencies]

Project Structure

src/
├── components/    # Reusable UI components
├── services/      # Business logic
├── models/        # Data models
└── utils/         # Helper functions

Development Commands

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run development server
npm run dev

# Run tests
npm test

# Run linter
npm run lint

Code Style

  • Follow the existing patterns in the codebase
  • Use meaningful variable and function names
  • Keep functions small and focused
  • Write self-documenting code; add comments only when the why isn't obvious

Testing

  • Write tests for new features and bug fixes
  • Run the full test suite before committing
  • Aim for meaningful test coverage, not just high percentages

Git Workflow

  • Create feature branches from main
  • Write clear, concise commit messages
  • Keep commits atomic and focused

Important Notes

  • Never commit secrets or API keys
  • Check for security vulnerabilities in dependencies
  • Follow the principle of least privilege