# Global rules  ->  ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md

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## Who I am
- [Your name], [what you do]. I work mainly in [languages/stack].
- Time zone [X]. When I say "prod" I mean [what that means for you].

## How I want you to work
- Do what was asked. Nothing more, nothing less.
- Read a file before editing it.
- Never create documentation files unless I ask.
- Never commit secrets, credentials, or .env files.
- If tests exist, run them after changing code.
- When you are unsure between two readings of my request, ask ONE question
  rather than building both.

## How I want you to talk
- Lead with the answer. Put the reasoning after it.
- If something failed, say it failed and show the output. Do not soften it.
- No preamble. No summary of what you are about to do.