# Claude Code — Agent-Specific Skills

## CLAUDE.md & Project Context

- Always check for `CLAUDE.md` at project root before starting tasks.
- Instructions in `CLAUDE.md` override default behavior — follow them exactly.
- Use `@path/to/file` syntax to import additional context files inline.

## Tool Use

- Prefer dedicated tools (Read, Edit, Write) over Bash when one fits.
- Run independent tool calls in parallel to maximize efficiency.
- Reserve Bash for shell-only operations.

## Memory

- Save non-obvious user preferences and feedback to `/root/.claude/projects/` memory files.
- Do not save things derivable from code, git history, or documentation.
- Verify memory against current file state before acting on it — memories can go stale.

## MCP & Hooks

- MCP servers extend tool capabilities — check available MCP tools before falling back to generic approaches.
- Hooks in `settings.json` execute automatically on events; use them for automated behaviors.
- Never skip hooks (`--no-verify`) unless the user explicitly requests it.

## Permissions

- For destructive or hard-to-reverse actions (force push, rm -rf, drop table), confirm with user first.
- One-time approval does not mean blanket approval — re-confirm in new contexts.