Claude Codesetupbuilt-in

/init

Initialize project with a CLAUDE.md guide covering repo conventions, commands, and agent instructions.

About

Generates a starter CLAUDE.md for your project. Set CLAUDE_CODE_NEW_INIT=1 for an interactive flow that also walks through skills, hooks, and personal memory files. CLAUDE.md is the persistent memory file Claude reads at the start of every session.

When to use

  • Starting work in a new repo for the first time
  • Creating agent-readable instructions for a team project
  • Setting up project-specific conventions for Claude to follow

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