agentsmith-cli: Instructions file for Claude Code

CLAUDE.md

agentsmith-cli CLAUDE.md is an instructions file for Claude Code from shyamsridhar123/agentsmith-cli. It costs 1,629 tokens per session, scanned A, a copy of ruv-FANN CLAUDE.md, MIT.

Repository instructions for configuring Claude Code with Claude Flow, including behavior rules, file locations, architecture choices, and project settings.

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What is it for?
Guiding file edits, enforcing project organization, applying architectural conventions, and setting expectations such as mock-first test-driven development.
Why use it?
They limit unnecessary changes and establish consistent rules for where code, tests, documentation, and configuration belong.

Instructions file for Claude Code

Written for Claude Code: the file is CLAUDE.md. Also seen: names the TodoWrite tool; positional $N argument; mentions Claude Code.

This is shyamsridhar123/agentsmith-cli's own configuration. It tells Claude Code how to work on agentsmith-cli itself, so it is not a mod to install elsewhere. Copy it as a starting point and replace the rules that are about this project. Everything agentsmith-cli configures →

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CLAUDE.md · 189 lines

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Claude Code Configuration - Claude Flow V3

Behavioral Rules (Always Enforced)

  • Do what has been asked; nothing more, nothing less
  • NEVER create files unless they're absolutely necessary for achieving your goal
  • ALWAYS prefer editing an existing file to creating a new one
  • NEVER proactively create documentation files (*.md) or README files unless explicitly requested
  • NEVER save working files, text/mds, or tests to the root folder
  • Never continuously check status after spawning a swarm — wait for results
  • ALWAYS read a file before editing it
  • NEVER commit secrets, credentials, or .env files

File Organization

  • NEVER save to root folder — use the directories below
  • Use /src for source code files
  • Use /tests for test files
  • Use /docs for documentation and markdown files
  • Use /config for configuration files
  • Use /scripts for utility scripts
  • Use /examples for example code

Project Architecture

  • Follow Domain-Driven Design with bounded contexts
  • Keep files under 500 lines
  • Use typed interfaces for all public APIs
  • Prefer TDD London School (mock-first) for new code
  • Use event sourcing for state changes
  • Ensure input validation at system boundaries

Project Config

  • Topology: hierarchical-mesh
  • Max Agents: 15
  • Memory: hybrid
  • HNSW: Enabled
  • Neural: Enabled

Build & Test

# Build
npm run build

# Test
npm test

# Lint
npm run lint
  • ALWAYS run tests after making code changes
  • ALWAYS verify build succeeds before committing

Security Rules

  • NEVER hardcode API keys, secrets, or credentials in source files
  • NEVER commit .env files or any file containing secrets
  • Always validate user input at system boundaries
  • Always sanitize file paths to prevent directory traversal
  • Run npx @claude-flow/cli@latest security scan after security-related changes
  • All operations MUST be concurrent/parallel in a single message
  • Use Claude Code's Task tool for spawning agents, not just MCP
  • ALWAYS batch ALL todos in ONE TodoWrite call (5-10+ minimum)
  • ALWAYS spawn ALL agents in ONE message with full instructions via Task tool
  • ALWAYS batch ALL file reads/writes/edits in ONE message
  • ALWAYS batch ALL Bash commands in ONE message

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