Joe Che's Ultimate Claude.md File
The configuration file that cuts context bloat, routes AI to the right model, and saves money on API costs. Drop it into your project and Claude works smarter from the first message.
What it does
CLAUDE.md is a file Claude Code reads automatically at the start of every session. This one was refined over months of daily use.
Cuts context bloat so Claude stays fast and focused across long sessions
Routes AI to the right model automatically — cheap Haiku for research, Sonnet for building
Saves money on API costs by pushing heavy work to background agents
Keeps Claude working autonomously without constant hand-holding
Sets iron-law rules Claude cannot ignore — no more bad habits creeping back in
Get the file
Sent to your inbox as an attachment plus full inline content. Drop it into any project as CLAUDE.md and you're set.
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