Structure CLAUDE.md with 6 Key Sections

The six-section CLAUDE.md structure that gives Claude Code maximum project understanding — so it stops asking questions you've already answered.

# Project Overview
# Tech Stack
# Architecture
# Conventions
# Common Commands
# Known Issues

February 10, 2026

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A well-structured CLAUDE.md is the single highest-leverage thing you can do.

What Each Section Gives Claude Code

These 6 sections cover what Claude Code needs: what it is, what it’s built with, how it’s organized, what rules to follow, how to build/test/deploy, and what gotchas to watch for.

Why This Structure Stops Repeated Questions

Without these sections, Claude Code fills gaps with assumptions — and asks questions you’ve already answered. A complete CLAUDE.md means fewer interruptions and more accurate first attempts.