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Profiles for writing better Claude Code instructions, CLAUDE.md configuration, and system prompt patterns.

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Source instructions onlySkillsMP + upstream GitHub repositories

Claude Code Skills Packages

Use this profile when you are comparing Claude Code skill collections and need a clear mental model for what a package is, how SKILL.md-based bundles work, and how to evaluate them before installation.

Install a skills package by following the upstream repository's setup instructions; each package has its own install path.

3 source signals • Last reviewed 2026-04-01

Do not blindly install unreviewed skills from SkillsMP or any other public directory.

Source instructions onlyAnthropic first-party Claude Code docs

CLAUDE.md Setup

Use this profile when Claude Code keeps missing project conventions, architecture context, or operating rules and you need to structure CLAUDE.md files deliberately instead of relying on repeated prompts.

Install Claude Code first, then use /init and the official memory docs to create and refine the CLAUDE.md files that should persist across sessions.

3 source signals • Last reviewed 2026-04-01

Do not put API keys, passwords, or other secrets in any CLAUDE.md file.

Source instructions onlyAnthropic prompt engineering docs + Claude Code best practices

Prompt Engineering Skill

Use this profile when the quality bottleneck is not installation but instruction design: project rules, system framing, few-shot examples, and stable prompt patterns that Claude Code can reuse.

Install Claude Code, then apply Anthropic's prompt-engineering guidance in reusable CLAUDE.md rules, custom commands, or task prompts instead of treating this as a standalone package install.

3 source signals • Last reviewed 2026-04-01

Do not encode secrets, private credentials, or sensitive customer data into reusable system prompts or CLAUDE.md files.

Source instructions onlySkillsMP

claude-expert

Use this profile when the problem is less about installation and more about getting consistently strong Claude Code output. It fits operators who want better prompt framing, review habits, and session control.

Follow the upstream source for installation instructions.

1 source signals • Last reviewed 2026-04-02

Do not mistake confident model output for verified results; expert workflows still need repo-level checks and manual review.

Source instructions onlySkillsMP

update-claude-md

Use this profile when a repository already has Claude instructions but they are outdated, incomplete, or drifting from reality. It is especially useful after toolchain changes, workflow shifts, or repeated assistant mistakes.

Follow the upstream source for installation instructions.

1 source signals • Last reviewed 2026-04-02

Do not add secrets, tokens, or customer-specific data to CLAUDE.md just because the assistant benefits from more context.

Source instructions onlySkillsMP

memory-management-working-memory-format-claudemd

Use this profile when the challenge is not creating CLAUDE.md but deciding how to format persistent working memory inside it. It fits teams that want repo instructions, plans, and context blocks to stay readable for both humans and Claude Code.

Follow the upstream source for installation instructions.

1 source signals • Last reviewed 2026-04-02

Keep working memory concise so Claude Code is not forced to parse a bloated instruction file full of stale context.

Source instructions onlySkillsMP

clude-memory-mcp

Use this profile when Claude-oriented workflows need shared memory or persistent context beyond the current session. It is useful for teams experimenting with memory-backed agent tooling and prompt persistence.

Follow the upstream source for installation instructions.

1 source signals • Last reviewed 2026-04-02

Persistent memory layers can quietly accumulate sensitive data, so define what is allowed into memory before connecting the service broadly.

Source instructions onlySkillsMP

scoping-context-for-subagents

Use this profile when subagent quality problems come from context overload, missing inputs, or fuzzy task boundaries. It is useful for teams that already use delegated workflows and now need sharper context discipline.

Follow the upstream source for installation instructions.

1 source signals • Last reviewed 2026-04-02

Do not pass broad repo or secret context to every subagent by default; include only what the delegated task truly needs.

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