jondoescoding-coding-rules/templates/.claude/project-setup.md

CLI tool to manage custom Cursor AI rule templates for enhanced AI-assisted development

# Claude Code Project Setup Guide

Configuration and setup recommendations for optimal Claude Code usage.

## Initial Setup

### 1. Project Structure
Create a clear, organized project structure:
```
project/
├── CLAUDE.md          # Project context for Claude
├── README.md          # Public documentation
├── .claudeconfig      # Claude-specific settings
├── src/               # Source code
├── docs/              # Documentation
└── tests/             # Test files
```

### 2. CLAUDE.md Template
```markdown
# Project: [Your Project Name]

## What This Project Does
[Brief description]

## Current Status
- [Status item 1]
- [Status item 2]

## Key Files
- `src/main.js` - Main application entry point
- `src/utils/` - Utility functions
- `docs/` - Project documentation

## Current Tasks
- [ ] [Task 1]
- [ ] [Task 2]
- [ ] [Task 3]

## Important Context
[Any important context Claude should know]
```

### 3. .claudeconfig (Optional)
```json
{
  "memory": {
    "persist_context": true,
    "key_files": ["CLAUDE.md", "README.md"],
    "ignore_patterns": ["node_modules/", ".git/"]
  },
  "preferences": {
    "code_style": "concise",
    "explanation_level": "detailed"
  }
}
```

## Best Practices

### File Organization
- Keep related files together
- Use descriptive file names
- Maintain consistent structure

### Documentation
- Update CLAUDE.md regularly
- Include code examples in documentation
- Explain complex logic with comments

### Communication
- Be specific about what you want
- Provide context for requests
- Reference specific files and line numbers

## Workflow Integration

1. **Start Session**: Review CLAUDE.md
2. **During Work**: Update context as needed
3. **End Session**: Update CLAUDE.md with progress
4. **Next Session**: Reference previous work via CLAUDE.md