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CLAUDE.md is a special file that Claude reads automatically when it starts working on a project. It contains project-specific instructions, conventions, and context. Claude Board includes a built-in editor for managing this file.

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What is CLAUDE.md?

A CLAUDE.md file at the root of your project tells Claude:
  • How the project is structured
  • What conventions to follow
  • Which commands to use for building and testing
  • Important architectural decisions

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Built-in Editor

Claude Board provides a text editor in the project settings for viewing and editing the CLAUDE.md file. Changes are saved directly to the file in your project’s working directory.
1

Open project settings

Click the gear icon on your project dashboard.
2

Navigate to CLAUDE.md tab

Select the CLAUDE.md section.
3

Edit and save

Modify the content and click Save. The file is written to your project’s working directory.

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CLAUDE.md vs Context Snippets

Use CLAUDE.md for stable project conventions that should live in the repo. Use context snippets for temporary rules or instructions that change frequently.