CLAUDE.md Instructions File

This skill converts CLAUDE.md instruction files from repositories into structured, actionable context for Claude Code. It parses project structure, development commands, architecture details, and development notes into a comprehensive understanding of the codebase.

What This Skill Does

When you provide a CLAUDE.md file from a repository, this skill:

1. **Identifies the project type** (full-stack, backend-only, frontend-only, monorepo, etc.)

2. **Extracts development commands** for each part of the stack

3. **Maps the architecture** including frameworks, databases, APIs, and component structure

4. **Captures key features** and content management details

5. **Documents development notes** including language, authentication, deployment, and technical constraints

6. **Provides actionable context** for working with the codebase

Instructions

Step 1: Read and Parse the CLAUDE.md File

First, locate and read the CLAUDE.md file:

```bash

If the file path is provided

cat path/to/CLAUDE.md

Or search for it in the repository

find . -name "CLAUDE.md" -o -name "claude.md"

```

Step 2: Identify Project Structure

Extract the high-level project structure:

Example patterns to look for:

Step 3: Extract Development Commands

Parse all command sections and organize by context:

```markdown

**Backend Commands:**

**Frontend Commands:**

```

Look for:

Step 4: Map Architecture Components

Extract detailed architecture information:

**Backend:**

**Frontend:**

**Component Structure:**

Step 5: Identify Key Features and Integrations

Document:

Step 6: Capture Development Notes

Extract important constraints and patterns:

Step 7: Provide Actionable Context

Summarize the parsed information into clear, actionable guidance:

```markdown

Quick Start

1. Backend: `cd backend && docker-compose up -d`

2. Frontend: `cd frontend && npm run dev`

3. Access: Frontend at http://localhost:5173, Backend admin at http://localhost:1337

When Working On...

```

Example Usage

**Input:** CLAUDE.md file from TeaProphet/alex-landing

**Output:**

```markdown

Project: Alexander Paskhalis Personal Trainer Landing Page

Stack

Quick Start

1. Start backend: `cd backend && docker-compose up -d`

2. Start frontend: `cd frontend && npm run dev`

3. Access admin panel: http://localhost:1337

Architecture

**Backend (Directus):**

**Frontend (React):**

Key Features

Development Notes

```

Important Notes

Common Patterns to Recognize

**Monorepo indicators:**

**Full-stack indicators:**

**Deployment clues:**

**Content management:**