create-rule

Create Rule Guide for creating effective .claude/rules files with contrastive examples that improve agent accuracy. Overview Core principle: Effective rules use contrastive examples (Incorrect vs Correct) to eliminate ambiguity. REQUIRED BACKGROUND: Rules are behavioral guardrails, that load into every session and shapes how agents behave across all tasks. Skills load on-demand. If guidance is task-specific, create a skill instead. About Rules Rules are modular, always-loaded instructions placed in .claude/rules/ that enforce consistent behavior. They act as "standing orders" — every agent session inherits them automatically. What Rules Provide Show more