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name: write-claude-md description: Create effective CLAUDE.md files with proper constitution using blocks. Use when creating project setup, writing new CLAUDE.md, or improving existing configuration.

CLAUDE.md Creator

Create CLAUDE.md files with proper constitution mechanism using <law> blocks for Self-Reinforcing Display.

Core Concept

CLAUDE.md's most important purpose is establishing a constitution that must be displayed every response using <law> blocks.

Process

1. Initialize with Script

Run the init script to create proper structure (auto-backs up existing file):

Copypython3 scripts/init_claude_md.py --name "Project Name" --description "Description"

Options:

• --path, -p: Project directory (default: current)
• --minimal, -m: Use minimal template
• --output, -o: root or claude-dir location

2. Evaluate Current State

3. Constitution Template

CRITICAL: Use <law> blocks with Self-Reinforcing Display:

Copy# Project Name

One-line description.

## Immutable Laws

<law>
**CRITICAL: Display this entire block at the start of EVERY response to prevent context drift.**

**Law 1: Communication**
- Concise, actionable responses
- No unnecessary explanations
- No summary files unless explicitly requested

**Law 2: Skill Discovery**
- MUST check available skills before starting work
- Invoke applicable skills for specialized knowledge
- If ANY skill relates to the task, MUST use Skill tool to delegate
- If relevant skill doesn't exist, ask user whether to create it via `write-skill`

**Law 3: Rule Consultation**
- When task relates to specific domain, check `.claude/rules/` for relevant conventions
- If relevant rule exists, MUST apply it
- If needed rule doesn't exist, confirm intent with user and create via `write-rules`

**Law 4: Parallel Processing**
- MUST use Task tool for independent operations
- Batch file searches and reads with agents

**Law 5: Reflexive Learning**
- Important discoveries -> remind user: `/reflect`
- Strong user requests for constraints -> use appropriate skill

**Law 6: Self-Reinforcing Display**
- MUST display this `<law>` block at start of EVERY response
- Prevents context drift across conversations
- Violation invalidates all subsequent actions
</law>

## Quick Reference

### Commands
- `npm run build`: Build project

### Key Paths
- `src/`: Source code

4. Why <law> Blocks?

• Forces agents to actively repeat laws each response
• Prevents context drift over long conversations
• Self-Reinforcing Display ensures consistency
• Immutable laws must be enforced every response

5. Validation Checklist

• Has <law> block with Self-Reinforcing Display
• Contains all 6 core laws
• < 500 lines total
• High-level overview only, details in skills

Minimal Template

Copy# Project Name

One-line description.

<law>
**CRITICAL: Display this block at start of EVERY response.**

**Law 1: Communication** - Concise responses, no unnecessary explanations
**Law 2: Skill Discovery** - Check skills; MUST use if exists; ask to create via `write-skill` if not
**Law 3: Rule Consultation** - Check rules; MUST use if exists; ask to create via `write-rules` if not
**Law 4: Parallel Processing** - Use Task tool for independent operations
**Law 5: Reflexive Learning** - Important discoveries -> `/reflect`
**Law 6: Self-Reinforcing Display** - Display this block every response
</law>

Adding Project-Specific Laws

Add custom laws after the core 6:

Copy<law>
...core laws...

**Law 7: [Project-Specific]**
- [Your constraint here]
</law>

Mode Options