A specialized framework for creating and maintaining high-performance, minimalist CLAUDE.md configuration files to maximize AI agent adherence.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install claude-optimised
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
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What is Claude Optimized: CLAUDE.md Configuration Guide?
The claude-optimised skill is a specialized framework for optimizing the behavior of Claude Code through efficient configuration management. As part of the Openclaw Skills collection, it prioritizes a "Less Is More" approach to CLAUDE.md files. By removing redundant instructions and focusing on project-specific context, this skill ensures the AI agent maintains high adherence to your critical rules without getting lost in technical noise.
Using this skill allows developers to define clear boundaries for file modifications, specify non-standard conventions, and map out essential build commands. It transforms the CLAUDE.md from a bloated document into a high-signal directive that enhances the overall developer experience when working with AI coding agents within the Openclaw Skills landscape.
Claude Optimized: CLAUDE.md Configuration Guide Use Cases
- Initializing a new project with a high-performance CLAUDE.md file to guide AI interactions.
- Refactoring bloated configuration files that cause AI agent hallucinations or instruction drift.
- Standardizing build, test, and lint commands across different development environments.
- Implementing specific domain terminology or non-standard architectural patterns that the AI must follow.
- Creating modular project memory to provide granular instructions for specific subdirectories.
How Claude Optimized: CLAUDE.md Configuration Guide Works
- Analyze the existing project structure and identify the core build, test, and lint commands required for the workflow.
- Draft a minimalist CLAUDE.md file using the structured sections provided by the skill, including Commands, Style, and Architecture.
- Prune any "obvious" instructions or general coding practices that Claude already understands by default to save token space.
- Apply formatting rules, such as using bullet points instead of prose and specific headings to prevent instruction bleed.
- Deploy the configuration file to the appropriate level (Global, Root, or Subdirectory) based on the desired scope.
- Regularly review and maintain the file by observing AI behavior and pruning redundant lines to keep the file under the 50-line target.
Claude Optimized: CLAUDE.md Configuration Guide Setup
To implement this skill for your project, create a CLAUDE.md file in your repository root or desired subdirectory:
# Create the configuration file
touch CLAUDE.md
# Open the file and add your optimized project context and commands
# Refer to the Openclaw Skills guidelines for the ideal minimal structure
Claude Optimized: CLAUDE.md Configuration Guide Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill utilizes a hierarchical file structure to organize AI instructions across different scopes:
| Location | Scope | Description |
|---|---|---|
~/.claude/CLAUDE.md |
Global | User-level preferences applied to all sessions. |
./CLAUDE.md |
Project Root | Core project rules shared via git version control. |
./subdir/CLAUDE.md |
Local | Scoped instructions loaded only when working in that directory. |
.claude/rules/*.md |
Memory | Modular project memory files that are auto-loaded by the agent. |
Claude Optimized: CLAUDE.md Configuration Guide Advanced Features
- Multi-level configuration inheritance allowing for global user preferences to be overridden by project-specific rules.
- Modular project memory integration via the .claude/rules directory for granular instruction management without bloating the main config.
- Automated maintenance hooks where the agent can be asked to periodically review and suggest removals for its own CLAUDE.md.
- High-priority warning blocks using the "IMPORTANT" section to enforce critical safety constraints and sensitive file boundaries.
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