Free, battle-tested CLAUDE.md templates to supercharge your Claude Code experience.
When you create a CLAUDE.md file in your project root, Claude Code reads it at the start of every conversation. It gives Claude persistent context about your project: tech stack, conventions, build commands, and common gotchas.
A good CLAUDE.md is the difference between Claude starting from zero every session and Claude acting like a team member who knows your codebase.
| Template | Best For |
|---|---|
| Web App | Next.js / React projects |
| Backend API | Node.js / Python REST/GraphQL APIs |
| CLI Tool | npm/pip publishable CLI tools and libraries |
- Pick the template closest to your project
- Copy it to your project root as
CLAUDE.md - Replace all
[BRACKETED]values with your project specifics - Start a Claude Code session and it picks up the file automatically
The full Claude Code Starter Kit includes:
- 10 templates (plus Unity Game, React Native, DevOps, Data Science, Monorepo, Open Source, Full-Stack SaaS)
- Memory System Blueprint - how Claude Code memory actually works, including the 200-line limit most users do not know about
- Advanced Patterns - session handoff, autonomous workflows, custom skills, manager protocol
MIT - use these templates however you want.