updated repo as per 12 new tips
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Shayan Rais
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> **Note:** Custom slash commands have been merged into skills. Files in `.claude/commands/` still work, but skills (`.claude/skills/`) are recommended as they support additional features like supporting files, invocation control, and subagent execution.
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- **[Skills](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/skills)** - Reusable knowledge, workflows, and slash commands that Claude can load on-demand or you invoke with `/skill-name`
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- **[Subagents](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/sub-agents)** - Isolated execution contexts that run their own loops and return summarized results
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- **[Agents](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/sub-agents)** - Custom agents in `.claude/agents/` with their own name, color, tools, permissions, and model — usable as default main agent (`"agent"` in settings.json) or as isolated subagents via the Task tool
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- **[Memory](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/memory)** - Persistent context via CLAUDE.md files and `@path` imports that Claude sees every session
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- **[Rules](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/memory#modular-rules-with-clauderules)** - Modular topic-specific instructions in `.claude/rules/*.md` with optional path-scoping via frontmatter
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- **[Hooks](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/hooks)** - Deterministic scripts that run outside the agentic loop on specific events
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- **[MCP Servers](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/mcp)** - Model Context Protocol connections to external tools, databases, and APIs
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- **[Plugins](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/plugins)** - Distributable packages that bundle skills, subagents, hooks, and MCP servers
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- **[Marketplaces](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/discover-plugins)** - Host and discover plugin collections
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- **[Settings](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/settings)** - Hierarchical configuration system for Claude Code behavior
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- **[Permissions](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/iam)** - Fine-grained access control for tools and operations
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- **[Sandbox](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/sandbox)** - File and network isolation runtime that improves safety while reducing permission prompts
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- **[Output Styles](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/output-styles)** - Configurable response tone and format — Explanatory, Learning, or Custom
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- **[Settings](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/settings)** - Hierarchical configuration system for Claude Code behavior (37 settings, 84 env vars)
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- **[Permissions](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/iam)** - Fine-grained access control for tools and operations with wildcard syntax
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**Extension Overview:** See [Extend Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/features-overview) for when to use each feature and how they layer together.
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## MY EXPERIENCE
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■ **Workflows**
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- Claude.md should not exceed 150+ lines. (still not 100% guarenteed)
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- Claude.md should not exceed 150+ lines. (still not 100% guaranteed)
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- use commands for your workflows instead of agents
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- have feature specific subagents (extra context) with skills (progressive disclosure) instead of general qa, backend engineer.
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- /memory, /rules, constitution.md does not guarentee anything
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- /memory, /rules, constitution.md does not guarantee anything
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- do manual /compact at max 50%
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- always start with plan mode
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- subtasks should be so small that it can be completed in less than 50% context
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- Wispr Flow for voice prompting (10x productivity)
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- claude-code-voice-hooks for claude feedback
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- status line for context awareness and fast compacting
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- git worktress for parallel development
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- /config dont ask permission mode instead of dangerously—skip--permissions
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- git worktrees for parallel development
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- /permissions with wildcard syntax (`Bash(npm run *)`, `Edit(/docs/**)`) instead of dangerously-skip-permissions
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- /sandbox to reduce permission prompts with file and network isolation
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- output styles: use Explanatory when learning a new codebase, Learning for coaching
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- /keybindings to remap any key, settings live reload
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■ **Debugging**
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- /doctor
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- provide screenshots of the issue
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## TIPS FROM BORIS CHERNY (CREATOR OF CLAUDE CODE)
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- [Feb 2026 - 12 Tips](reports/claude-boris-tips-February-26.md) ([Reddit thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1r2m8ma/12_claude_code_tips_from_creator_of_claude_code/))
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- [Feb 2026 - 12 Tips](reports/claude-boris-tips-feb-26.md) ([Reddit thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1r2m8ma/12_claude_code_tips_from_creator_of_claude_code/))
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## CONTEXT ENGINEERING
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- [Humanlayer - Writing a good Claude.md](https://www.humanlayer.dev/blog/writing-a-good-claude-md)
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@@ -156,4 +161,4 @@ See [weather-orchestration-architecture](weather-orchestration/weather-orchestra
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| [Global vs Project Settings](reports/claude-global-vs-project-settings.md) | Which features are global-only (`~/.claude/`) vs dual-scope, including Tasks and Agent Teams |
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| [Skills Discovery in Monorepos](reports/claude-skills-for-larger-mono-repos.md) | How skills are discovered and loaded in large monorepo projects |
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| [Agent Memory Frontmatter](reports/claude-agent-memory.md) | Persistent memory scopes (`user`, `project`, `local`) for subagents — enabling agents to learn across sessions |
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| [Boris Cherny's 12 Customization Tips](reports/claude-boris-tips-February-26.md) | 12 ways to customize Claude Code — from terminal config to plugins, agents, hooks, and output styles |
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| [Boris Cherny's 12 Customization Tips](reports/claude-boris-tips-feb-26.md) | 12 ways to customize Claude Code — from terminal config to plugins, agents, hooks, and output styles |
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@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ A summary of customization tips shared by Boris Cherny ([@bcherny](https://x.com
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Boris Cherny highlighted that customizability is one of the things engineers love most about Claude Code — hooks, plugins, LSPs, MCPs, skills, effort, custom agents, status lines, output styles, and more. He shared 12 practical ways developers and teams are customizing their setups.
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<img src="../!/boris/0.webp" alt="Boris Cherny intro tweet" width="50%" />
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- **Newlines**: If using Claude Code in an IDE terminal, Apple Terminal, Warp, or Alacritty, run `/terminal-setup` to enable shift+enter for newlines (so you don't need to type `\`)
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- **Vim mode**: Run `/vim`
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<img src="../!/boris/1.webp" alt="Configure your terminal" width="50%" />
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Boris's preference: High for everything.
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<img src="../!/boris/2.webp" alt="Adjust effort level" width="50%" />
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Run `/plugin` to get started.
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<img src="../!/boris/3.webp" alt="Install Plugins, MCPs, and Skills" width="50%" />
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Run `/agents` to get started.
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<img src="../!/boris/4.webp" alt="Create custom agents" width="50%" />
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Full wildcard syntax is supported — e.g., `Bash(bun run *)` or `Edit(/docs/**)`.
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<img src="../!/boris/5.webp" alt="Pre-approve common permissions" width="50%" />
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Run `/sandbox` to enable it. Sandboxing runs on your machine and supports both file and network isolation.
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<img src="../!/boris/6.webp" alt="Enable sandboxing" width="50%" />
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Every team member can have a different statusline. Use `/statusline` to have Claude generate one based on your `.bashrc`/`.zshrc`.
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<img src="../!/boris/7.webp" alt="Add a status line" width="50%" />
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Every key binding in Claude Code is customizable. Run `/keybindings` to re-map any key. Settings live reload so you can see how it feels immediately.
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<img src="../!/boris/8.webp" alt="Customize your keybindings" width="50%" />
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Ask Claude to add a hook to get started.
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<img src="../!/boris/9.webp" alt="Set up hooks" width="50%" />
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Customize your spinner verbs to add or replace the default list with your own verbs. Check the `settings.json` into source control to share verbs with your team.
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<img src="../!/boris/10.webp" alt="Customize your spinner verbs" width="50%" />
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- **Learning** — to have Claude coach you through making code changes
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- **Custom** — create custom output styles to adjust Claude's voice
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<img src="../!/boris/11.webp" alt="Use output styles" width="50%" />
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With 37 settings and 84 environment variables (use the `"env"` field in your `settings.json` to avoid wrapper scripts), there's a good chance any behavior you want is configurable.
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<img src="../!/boris/12.webp" alt="Customize all the things" width="50%" />
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| `/permissions` | View or update tool permissions |
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| `/theme` | Change the color theme |
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| `/vim` | Enable vim-style editing mode |
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| `/terminal-setup` | Enable shift+enter for newlines in IDE terminals, Apple Terminal, Warp, and Alacritty |
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| `/keybindings` | Customize keyboard shortcuts per context, create chord sequences |
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| `/statusline` | Set up Claude Code's status line UI |
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| `/sandbox` | Configure sandboxing with dependency status |
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# Claude Code Settings Reference
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A comprehensive guide to all available configuration options in Claude Code's `settings.json` files.
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A comprehensive guide to all available configuration options in Claude Code's `settings.json` files. As of February 2026, Claude Code exposes **37 settings** and **84 environment variables** (use the `"env"` field in `settings.json` to avoid wrapper scripts).
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<table width="100%">
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<tr>
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| Key | Type | Default | Description |
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| `model` | string | `"default"` | Override default model. Accepts aliases (`sonnet`, `opus`, `haiku`) or full model IDs |
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| `agent` | string | - | Set the default agent for the main conversation. Value is the agent name from `.claude/agents/`. Also available via `--agent` CLI flag |
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| `language` | string | `"english"` | Claude's preferred response language |
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| `cleanupPeriodDays` | number | `30` | Sessions inactive longer than this are deleted at startup |
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| `autoUpdatesChannel` | string | `"latest"` | Release channel: `"stable"` or `"latest"` |
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```json
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{
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"model": "opus",
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"agent": "code-reviewer",
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"language": "japanese",
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"cleanupPeriodDays": 60,
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"autoUpdatesChannel": "stable",
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```json
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{
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"model": "sonnet",
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"agent": "code-reviewer",
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"language": "english",
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"cleanupPeriodDays": 30,
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"autoUpdatesChannel": "stable",
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