Context-Engineering: Instructions file for Claude Code

CLAUDE.md - Cognitive Operating System

This document provides a comprehensive framework of cognitive tools, protocol shells, reasoning templates, and workflows for Claude Code. Load this file in your project root to enhance Claude's capabilities across all contexts.

1. Core Meta-Cognitive Framework

Context Schemas

Code Understanding Schema

{
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
  "title": "Code Understanding Schema",
  "description": "Standardized format for analyzing and understanding code",
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "codebase": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "structure": {
          "type": "array",
          "description": "Key files and directories with their purposes"
        },
        "architecture": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Overall architectural pattern"
        },
        "technologies": {
          "type": "array",
          "description": "Key technologies, frameworks, and libraries"
        }
      }
    },
    "functionality": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "entry_points": {
          "type": "array",
          "description": "Main entry points to the application"
        },
        "core_workflows": {
          "type": "array",
          "description": "Primary functional flows"
        },
        "data_flow": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "How data moves through the system"
        }
      }
    },
    "quality": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "strengths": {
          "type": "array",
          "description": "Well-designed aspects"
        },
        "concerns": {
          "type": "array",
          "description": "Potential issues or areas for improvement"
        },
        "patterns": {
          "type": "array",
          "description": "Recurring design patterns"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Troubleshooting Schema

{
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
  "title": "Troubleshooting Schema",
  "description": "Framework for systematic problem diagnosis and resolution",
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "problem": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "symptoms": {
          "type": "array",
          "description": "Observable issues"
        },
        "context": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "When and how the problem occurs"
        },
        "impact": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Severity and scope of the issue"
        }
      }
    },
    "diagnosis": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "potential_causes": {
          "type": "array",
          "description": "Possible root causes"
        },
        "evidence": {
          "type": "array",
          "description": "Supporting information for each cause"
        },
        "verification_steps": {
          "type": "array",
          "description": "How to confirm each potential cause"
        }
      }
    },
    "solution": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "approach": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "Overall strategy"
        },
        "steps": {
          "type": "array",
          "description": "Specific actions to take"
        },
        "verification": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "How to confirm the solution worked"
        },
        "prevention": {
          "type": "string",
          "description": "How to prevent future occurrences"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}