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name: cc-config-placement description: Use when adding rules, commands, or skills to dotfiles - decides global vs project-local placement

CC Config Placement

Decide whether Claude Code config belongs in global (claude/) or project-local (.claude/).

The Two Levels

Decision Guide

Global (claude/):

• Communication preferences, work style
• Commit format, API rules
• Skills/commands useful across all projects

Project-local (.claude/):

• Dotfiles-specific conventions
• Commands like /audit
• Rules scoped to specific dotfiles

When Ambiguous

Ask: "Should this apply globally (all projects) or just to dotfiles?"

Ambiguous examples:

• "Add a rule about X" → which level?
• "Create a command for Y" → global or local?
• "Remember that I prefer Z" → sounds global, confirm

File Structure

Copydotfiles/
├── claude/           → ~/.claude/ (GLOBAL)
│   ├── CLAUDE.md
│   ├── skills/
│   └── rules/
│
└── .claude/          PROJECT-LOCAL
    ├── CLAUDE.md
    ├── skills/
    ├── commands/
    └── rules/