feat(guide): add Production Safety Rules (v3.9.11)

Add comprehensive production safety guide for teams deploying Claude Code in production environments with 6 critical rules:

- Port Stability: Prevent accidental port changes breaking configs
- Database Safety: Backup enforcement via PreToolUse hooks
- Feature Completeness: No TODOs for core functionality
- Infrastructure Lock: Protect docker-compose, Dockerfile, terraform
- Dependency Safety: Block unapproved npm packages
- Pattern Following: Enforce codebase conventions

Adapted from community "10 non-negotiable CLAUDE.md rules" (6/10 integrated, 4/10 already covered). Verified gaps using grepai searches. Target audience: 20% production teams.

Cross-references added in ultimate-guide.md (section 3.1) and adoption-approaches.md (Medium/Large teams).

Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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## [Unreleased]
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## [3.9.11] - 2026-01-21
### Added
- **Production Safety Rules Guide** (`guide/production-safety.md`): Comprehensive production safety rules for teams deploying Claude Code in production environments
- Port Stability: Prevent accidental port changes breaking local dev/Docker/deployed configs
- Database Safety: Backup enforcement via PreToolUse hooks to prevent data loss
- Feature Completeness: No TODOs for core functionality rules
- Infrastructure Lock: Protect docker-compose.yml, Dockerfile, .env.example, terraform/
- Dependency Safety: Block unapproved npm packages with permission deny rules
- Pattern Following: Enforce codebase conventions via CLAUDE.md and automated validation
- Cross-references to production-safety.md in `ultimate-guide.md` section 3.1 and `adoption-approaches.md` (Medium/Large teams)
- New deep_dive entry in `machine-readable/reference.yaml` for production safety topics
### Context
- Adapted from community "10 non-negotiable CLAUDE.md rules" (6/10 rules integrated, 4/10 already covered in existing guide)
- Verified gaps using grepai searches: Rule #5 (ports) genuinely absent, Rule #6 (DB) partially covered
- Target audience: 20% production teams (vs 80% learners in main guide)
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## [3.9.10] - 2026-01-21
### Added

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| **[Workflows](./guide/workflows/)** | Practical guides (TDD, Plan-Driven) | 30 min |
| **[Data Privacy](./guide/data-privacy.md)** | Retention & compliance | 10 min |
| **[Security Hardening](./guide/security-hardening.md)** | MCP vetting, injection defense | 25 min |
| **[Production Safety](./guide/production-safety.md)** | Port stability, DB safety, infrastructure lock | 20 min |
| **[DevOps & SRE](./guide/devops-sre.md)** | FIRE framework, K8s troubleshooting, incident response | 30 min |
| **[Claude Code Releases](./guide/claude-code-releases.md)** | Official release history | 10 min |
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**Archive**: Historical versions available in git history (pre-v3.9.9)
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| Project conventions | Custom agents |
| Commit format | Flag defaults |
**Production teams**: Implement [Production Safety Rules](production-safety.md) for port/DB/infrastructure protection via hooks and permission deny rules.
**Watch for**: Conventions that exist on paper but aren't followed.
### Larger Team (10+)
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- Documented conventions with rationale
- Standardized hooks across the team
- Onboarding that covers basics like `/status`
- **Production teams**: Enforce [Production Safety Rules](production-safety.md) via hooks and permission deny rules
**Watch for**: Config drift. Without some coordination, setups diverge over time. Whether that matters depends on your team.

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**Written with**: Claude (Anthropic)
**Version**: 3.9.9 | **Last Updated**: January 2026
**Version**: 3.9.11 | **Last Updated**: January 2026
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**Author**: Florian BRUNIAUX | [@Méthode Aristote](https://methode-aristote.fr) | Written with Claude
*Last updated: January 2026 | Version 3.9.9*
*Last updated: January 2026 | Version 3.9.11*

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# Production Safety Rules
> **Audience**: Teams deploying Claude Code in production environments.
> **For solo learners**: See [Getting Started](./ultimate-guide.md#1-getting-started) instead.
---
## TL;DR (30 seconds)
**6 non-negotiable rules for production teams**:
1. ✅ **Port Stability**: Never change backend/frontend ports
2. ✅ **Database Safety**: Always backup before destructive ops
3. ✅ **Feature Completeness**: Never ship half-implemented features
4. ✅ **Infrastructure Lock**: Docker/env changes require permission
5. ✅ **Dependency Safety**: No new dependencies without approval
6. ✅ **Pattern Following**: Conform to existing codebase conventions
---
## When to Use These Rules
| Project Type | Use These Rules? | Why |
|--------------|------------------|-----|
| Learning / Tutorials | ❌ No | Too restrictive for exploration |
| Solo prototypes | ❌ No | Overhead not worth it |
| Small teams (2-3), staging env | ⚠️ Partial | Rules 1, 3, 6 only |
| Production apps, multi-dev teams | ✅ Yes | All 6 rules |
| Regulated industries (HIPAA, SOC2) | ✅ Yes + add compliance rules | Critical safety |
---
## Rule 1: Port Stability
### The Problem
Changing ports breaks:
- Local development environments
- Docker Compose configurations
- Deployed service configs
- Team member setups
**Real incident**: Backend port changed from 3000 → 8080 during refactor. All developers lost a day re-configuring local envs. Staging deployment failed silently because nginx proxy still pointed to 3000.
### The Rule
**Never modify backend/frontend ports without explicit team permission.**
### Implementation
**Option A: Permission deny in `settings.json`**
```json
{
"permissions": {
"deny": [
"Edit(docker-compose.yml:*ports*)",
"Edit(package.json:*PORT*)",
"Edit(.env.example:*PORT*)",
"Edit(vite.config.ts:*port*)"
]
}
}
```
**Option B: Pre-commit hook**
```bash
# .claude/hooks/PreToolUse.sh
if [[ "$TOOL" == "Edit" ]]; then
FILE=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.tool.input.file_path')
CONTENT=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.tool.input.new_string')
if [[ "$FILE" =~ (docker-compose|vite.config|package.json) ]] && \
[[ "$CONTENT" =~ (port|PORT):[[:space:]]*[0-9] ]]; then
echo "⚠️ BLOCKED: Port modification detected in $FILE"
echo "Ports must remain stable across team. Request permission first."
exit 2
fi
fi
```
**Option C: CLAUDE.md constraint**
```markdown
## Port Configuration
**CRITICAL**: Ports are locked for team coordination.
Current ports:
- Frontend (Vite): 5173
- Backend (Express): 3000
- Database: 5432
To change ports:
1. Create RFC document in `/docs/rfcs/`
2. Get team approval (3+ reviewers)
3. Update all environments simultaneously
4. Notify team 48h in advance
```
### Edge Cases
| Scenario | Behavior |
|----------|----------|
| Adding NEW service | OK (doesn't break existing) |
| Changing test env port | OK (isolated from dev/prod) |
| Port conflict on machine | Ask user to resolve locally (.env.local) |
---
## Rule 2: Database Safety
### The Problem
Accidental deletions in production = data loss.
**Real incidents**:
- `DELETE FROM users WHERE id = 123` → Forgot `WHERE` → All users deleted
- `DROP TABLE sessions` during cleanup → Production table dropped
- Migration rollback → Data loss because no backup
### The Rule
**Always backup before destructive operations.**
Destructive operations:
- `DELETE FROM` (without `LIMIT 1`)
- `DROP TABLE`
- `TRUNCATE`
- `ALTER TABLE ... DROP COLUMN`
- Database migrations that can't rollback
### Implementation
**Option A: Pre-tool hook with backup enforcement**
```bash
# .claude/hooks/PreToolUse.sh
#!/bin/bash
INPUT=$(cat)
TOOL=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.tool.name')
if [[ "$TOOL" == "Bash" ]]; then
COMMAND=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.tool.input.command')
# Detect destructive database operations
if [[ "$COMMAND" =~ (DROP TABLE|DELETE FROM|TRUNCATE|ALTER.*DROP) ]]; then
echo "🚨 BLOCKED: Destructive database operation detected"
echo ""
echo "Required steps:"
echo "1. Create backup: pg_dump -U user dbname > backup_\$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).sql"
echo "2. Verify backup size is reasonable"
echo "3. Re-run after backup confirmation"
exit 2
fi
fi
exit 0
```
**Option B: Migration safety wrapper**
```bash
# scripts/safe-migrate.sh
#!/bin/bash
set -e
echo "🔍 Pre-migration checks..."
# 1. Check environment
if [[ "$NODE_ENV" == "production" ]]; then
echo "❌ BLOCKED: Use migration service for production"
exit 1
fi
# 2. Create backup
BACKUP_FILE="backups/pre-migration-$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).sql"
mkdir -p backups
pg_dump $DATABASE_URL > "$BACKUP_FILE"
echo "✅ Backup created: $BACKUP_FILE"
# 3. Run migration
echo "🚀 Running migration..."
npm run prisma:migrate:dev
# 4. Verify
echo "🔍 Verifying database state..."
npm run prisma:validate
echo "✅ Migration complete. Backup: $BACKUP_FILE"
```
**Option C: CLAUDE.md protocol**
```markdown
## Database Operations
### Destructive Operations Protocol
**NEVER run these without backup**:
- DELETE, DROP, TRUNCATE, ALTER...DROP
**Required steps**:
1. Announce in #dev-ops Slack channel
2. Create backup: `./scripts/backup-db.sh`
3. Verify backup: `ls -lh backups/` (should be >0 bytes)
4. Execute in staging FIRST
5. Wait 24h for issues
6. Execute in production with on-call engineer present
**Emergency rollback**:
```bash
psql $DATABASE_URL < backups/[latest].sql
```
```
### MCP Database Safety
If using MCP database servers (Postgres, MySQL, etc.):
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"database": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres"],
"env": {
"POSTGRES_URL": "postgres://readonly:***@dev-db.example.com:5432/appdb"
},
"comment": "READ-ONLY user for safety"
}
}
}
```
**Critical**: Use read-only database users for MCP. See [Data Privacy Guide](./data-privacy.md#risk-2-mcp-database-access).
---
## Rule 3: Feature Completeness
### The Problem
Claude Code sometimes "half-asses" features when context runs low:
- Deletes existing functionality instead of fixing bugs
- Adds `TODO` comments for core features
- Leaves error states unhandled
- Creates mock implementations
**Real incidents**:
- Payment validation "fixed" by removing validation entirely
- Error handling "added" with `throw new Error("Not implemented")`
- Feature "completed" with `// TODO: Add actual logic here`
### The Rule
**Never ship half-implemented features. If you start, you finish to working state.**
### Implementation
**Option A: CLAUDE.md constraint**
```markdown
## Feature Implementation Standards
### NON-NEGOTIABLE
1. **No TODOs for core functionality**
- TODOs allowed ONLY for future enhancements
- Core features must be complete and working
2. **No mock implementations**
- No `throw new Error("Not implemented")`
- No fake data generators in production code paths
3. **Complete error handling**
- Every async call has try/catch
- Every user input is validated
- Every API call has timeout and retry logic
4. **Downgrade = Delete the feature entirely**
- If you can't fix properly, remove the feature
- Document why in commit message
- Create issue for proper implementation
### Validation
Before accepting changes, verify:
- [ ] No `TODO` in modified files (except future enhancements)
- [ ] No `throw new Error("Not implemented")`
- [ ] No commented-out code without explanation
- [ ] All new functions have error handling
```
**Option B: Pre-commit git hook**
```bash
# .git/hooks/pre-commit
#!/bin/bash
# Check staged files for "half-assing" patterns
STAGED=$(git diff --cached --name-only --diff-filter=ACM)
for FILE in $STAGED; do
if [[ "$FILE" =~ \.(ts|tsx|js|jsx|py)$ ]]; then
# Check for TODOs in core logic (not tests)
if ! [[ "$FILE" =~ test|spec ]]; then
if git diff --cached "$FILE" | grep -E "^\+.*TODO.*implement|^\+.*Not implemented"; then
echo "❌ COMMIT BLOCKED: TODO/Not implemented in $FILE"
echo " Complete the feature or remove it entirely."
exit 1
fi
fi
# Check for mock placeholders
if git diff --cached "$FILE" | grep -E "^\+.*(MOCK_DATA|fakeData|placeholder)"; then
echo "⚠️ WARNING: Mock data detected in $FILE"
echo " Ensure this is intentional for staging/dev only."
fi
fi
done
exit 0
```
**Option C: Output evaluator command**
```bash
# Before committing
/validate-changes
# This runs the output-evaluator agent (see examples/agents/output-evaluator.md)
# which scores changes on:
# - Correctness (10/10)
# - Completeness (10/10) ← Detects half-assing
# - Safety (10/10)
```
---
## Rule 4: Infrastructure Lock
### The Problem
Claude might modify infrastructure configs without understanding production implications:
- Changes Docker Compose volumes → data loss
- Modifies `.env.example` → breaks onboarding
- Updates Terraform → unintended resource changes
- Tweaks Kubernetes manifests → downtime
### The Rule
**Infrastructure modifications require explicit team permission.**
Files to protect:
- `docker-compose.yml`, `Dockerfile`
- `.env.example` (templates, NOT personal .env.local)
- `kubernetes/`, `k8s/`, `terraform/`, `helm/`
- CI/CD configs (`.github/workflows/`, `.gitlab-ci.yml`)
- Database schemas (requires migration review)
### Implementation
**Option A: Permission deny**
```json
{
"permissions": {
"deny": [
"Edit(docker-compose.yml)",
"Edit(Dockerfile)",
"Edit(.env.example)",
"Edit(terraform/**)",
"Edit(kubernetes/**)",
"Edit(.github/workflows/**)",
"Edit(prisma/schema.prisma)"
]
}
}
```
**Option B: CLAUDE.md rule**
```markdown
## Infrastructure Changes
You are **FORBIDDEN** from modifying these without explicit permission:
- `docker-compose.yml`, `Dockerfile`
- `.env.example` (template for new developers)
- `terraform/`, `kubernetes/` (infrastructure as code)
- `.github/workflows/` (CI/CD pipelines)
- `prisma/schema.prisma` (database schema)
**If infrastructure change is needed**:
1. Ask user: "This requires infrastructure change. Should I create an RFC?"
2. Create RFC document in `docs/rfcs/YYYYMMDD-<title>.md`
3. Do NOT modify files until RFC approved
```
**Note**: Personal `.env.local` files are OK to modify (they're gitignored).
---
## Rule 5: Dependency Safety
### The Problem
Adding dependencies without team approval:
- Increases bundle size (performance)
- Introduces security vulnerabilities
- Creates license compliance issues
- Adds maintenance burden
**Real incidents**:
- Added `moment.js` (200KB) when `date-fns` (tiny) already in project
- Installed `lodash` when project uses `ramda`
- Added GPL library → license violation for proprietary codebase
### The Rule
**No new dependencies without explicit approval.**
### Implementation
**Option A: Permission deny on package managers**
```json
{
"permissions": {
"deny": [
"Bash(npm install *)",
"Bash(npm i *)",
"Bash(pnpm add *)",
"Bash(yarn add *)",
"Bash(pip install *)",
"Bash(poetry add *)"
],
"allow": [
"Bash(npm install)",
"Bash(pnpm install)",
"Bash(pip install -r requirements.txt)"
]
}
}
```
**Option B: CLAUDE.md protocol**
```markdown
## Dependency Management
### Immutable Stack Rule
**You are FORBIDDEN from adding new dependencies** (`npm install <package>`).
**If new dependency is needed**:
1. Check if existing dependency solves it:
- Date manipulation? Use existing `date-fns`
- HTTP requests? Use existing `axios`
- State management? Use existing `zustand`
2. If genuinely needed, ASK:
- "I need [package] for [reason]. Existing alternatives: [X, Y]. Should I add it?"
3. Wait for explicit approval
4. User will run: `npm install <package>` manually
**Allowed without asking**:
- `npm install` (installs existing package.json deps)
- Dev dependencies for testing (`-D` flag after approval)
```
**Option C: Pre-tool hook**
```bash
# .claude/hooks/PreToolUse.sh
if [[ "$TOOL" == "Bash" ]]; then
COMMAND=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.tool.input.command')
# Block dependency installation
if [[ "$COMMAND" =~ (npm|pnpm|yarn)[[:space:]]+(install|add|i)[[:space:]]+[a-zA-Z] ]]; then
echo "🚨 BLOCKED: New dependency installation"
echo ""
echo "Dependencies must be approved by team lead."
echo "Create PR with RFC explaining:"
echo "1. Why this dependency is needed"
echo "2. Alternatives considered"
echo "3. Bundle size impact"
echo "4. License compatibility"
exit 2
fi
# Allow: npm install (no args), npm install -g, pnpm install
if [[ "$COMMAND" =~ ^(npm|pnpm|yarn)[[:space:]]+install$ ]]; then
exit 0
fi
fi
```
---
## Rule 6: Pattern Following
### The Problem
Claude introduces new patterns inconsistent with codebase:
- Uses `class` components when project is functional React
- Imports `lodash` when project uses `ramda`
- Writes REST endpoints when project is GraphQL
- Uses `fetch` when project standardized on `axios`
### The Rule
**Conform to existing codebase conventions. Check before implementing.**
### Implementation
**Option A: CLAUDE.md conventions**
```markdown
## Code Conventions
### Tech Stack (DO NOT DEVIATE)
**Frontend**:
- React 18 with **function components + hooks** (NO class components)
- State: Zustand (NOT Redux, Context)
- HTTP: axios (NOT fetch)
- Styling: Tailwind CSS (NOT styled-components, emotion)
- Forms: React Hook Form + Zod
**Backend**:
- Node.js + Express
- Database: Prisma ORM (NOT raw SQL, TypeORM)
- Auth: JWT via jose library
- Validation: Zod schemas
**Testing**:
- Unit: Vitest (NOT Jest)
- E2E: Playwright (NOT Cypress)
### Import Patterns
**Always use**:
```typescript
import { useState } from 'react' // ✅ Named imports
import axios from 'axios' // ✅ Default import
```
**Never use**:
```typescript
import React from 'react' // ❌ Deprecated pattern
import * as axios from 'axios' // ❌ Namespace import
```
### File Structure
```
src/
features/ ← Group by feature (NOT by type)
auth/
components/
hooks/
api/
shared/ ← Shared utilities
components/
hooks/
```
### Design System
UI changes MUST use existing design system:
- Check `src/shared/components/` for existing components
- Use Tailwind utility classes from `tailwind.config.js`
- Colors from `colors.ts` palette ONLY
- Typography from `typography.config.js`
**Before creating new component**:
1. Search: `rg "Button" src/shared/components/`
2. If exists, use it
3. If doesn't exist, ask: "Should I create new Button component or use existing primitive?"
```
**Option B: Pre-implementation analysis**
```markdown
## Before Implementing
**ALWAYS** run these checks:
1. **Pattern check**:
```bash
# How does codebase handle X?
rg "import.*useState" src/ # Check React patterns
rg "axios\." src/ # Check HTTP patterns
rg "prisma\." src/ # Check DB patterns
```
2. **Existing components**:
```bash
# Does component already exist?
find src/shared/components -name "*Button*"
find src/shared/components -name "*Modal*"
```
3. **Ask user if unclear**:
- "I see project uses [X]. Should I follow this pattern or use [Y]?"
```
**Option C: Automated validation**
```bash
# .claude/hooks/PostToolUse.sh
#!/bin/bash
if [[ "$TOOL" == "Write" ]] || [[ "$TOOL" == "Edit" ]]; then
FILE=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.tool.input.file_path')
# Check for pattern violations
if [[ "$FILE" =~ \.(tsx?)$ ]]; then
CONTENT=$(cat "$FILE")
# Violation: class components in React
if echo "$CONTENT" | grep -q "class.*extends.*Component"; then
echo "⚠️ WARNING: Class component detected in $FILE"
echo " Project uses function components. Consider refactoring."
fi
# Violation: wrong HTTP library
if echo "$CONTENT" | grep -q "import.*fetch\|window.fetch"; then
echo "⚠️ WARNING: fetch() detected in $FILE"
echo " Project uses axios. Use: import axios from 'axios'"
fi
fi
fi
```
---
## Integration with Existing Workflows
### With Plan Mode
```bash
# Before multi-file changes
/plan
# Claude enters read-only mode, explores codebase
# Identifies patterns, conventions, existing implementations
# Proposes plan following project conventions
# You review before execution
```
### With Git Hooks
These rules integrate with existing git workflows:
```bash
# .git/hooks/pre-commit
#!/bin/bash
# Run safety checks
./.claude/hooks/production-safety-check.sh
# If blocked, commit fails
exit $?
```
### With CI/CD
Add validation step:
```yaml
# .github/workflows/pr-validation.yml
name: PR Validation
on: [pull_request]
jobs:
validate:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
- name: Check for half-assing
run: |
if git diff origin/main...HEAD | grep -E "TODO.*implement|Not implemented"; then
echo "❌ PR contains incomplete features"
exit 1
fi
- name: Check for unauthorized deps
run: |
git diff origin/main...HEAD -- package.json | grep -E '^\+.*"[^"]+": "[^"]+"' || exit 0
echo "⚠️ New dependencies detected. Review required."
```
---
## Troubleshooting
### "These rules are too restrictive"
**Solution**: Adapt based on your team size and stage.
| Team Size | Recommended Rules |
|-----------|-------------------|
| 1-2 devs | Rules 1, 3, 6 only |
| 3-10 devs | Rules 1, 3, 5, 6 |
| 10+ devs or production | All 6 rules |
### "Claude keeps getting blocked"
**Solution**: Rules are working! Options:
1. **Grant temporary permission**:
```bash
# In CLAUDE.md
## Temporary Override (expires 2026-01-25)
For this feature only: infrastructure changes allowed.
Reason: Setting up new microservice.
```
2. **Create exception**:
```json
{
"permissions": {
"allow": ["Edit(docker-compose.dev.yml)"],
"deny": ["Edit(docker-compose.prod.yml)"]
}
}
```
3. **Review if rule is appropriate**:
- Solo dev blocking themselves? → Remove rule
- Team needs flexibility? → Use "ask" instead of "deny"
### "How do I enforce rules across team?"
**Solution**: Commit to repo, not personal config.
```bash
# Shared team rules
/project/.claude/settings.json # Committed
/project/CLAUDE.md # Committed
# Personal overrides
/project/.claude/settings.local.json # Gitignored
/project/.claude/CLAUDE.md # Gitignored
```
Team settings take precedence, but individuals can opt-in to stricter rules.
---
## See Also
- [Ultimate Guide §9.12 Git Best Practices](./ultimate-guide.md#912-git-best-practices--workflows) — Commit workflow, Plan → Act pattern
- [Security Hardening Guide](./security-hardening.md) — MCP security, secret protection, hook stack
- [Data Privacy Guide](./data-privacy.md) — MCP database risks, retention policies
- [Adoption Approaches](./adoption-approaches.md) — Team setup, shared conventions
- [Plan Mode](./ultimate-guide.md#25-plan-mode) — Safe exploration before execution
- [Permissions System](./ultimate-guide.md#33-settings--permissions) — Allow/deny rules, hooks
---
## Quick Reference
### Rule Severity
| Rule | Severity | Breaking this causes |
|------|----------|----------------------|
| 1. Port Stability | 🔴 Critical | Team downtime, deployment failures |
| 2. Database Safety | 🔴 Critical | Data loss, customer impact |
| 3. Feature Completeness | 🟡 High | Production bugs, tech debt |
| 4. Infrastructure Lock | 🟠 High | Downtime, security issues |
| 5. Dependency Safety | 🟡 Medium | Bundle bloat, license issues |
| 6. Pattern Following | 🟢 Low | Code inconsistency, maintenance burden |
### Enforcement Methods
| Method | Strictness | Setup Time | Best For |
|--------|------------|------------|----------|
| **Permission deny** | 100% (blocks) | 2 min | Critical rules (1, 2, 4) |
| **Pre-tool hooks** | 100% (blocks) | 10 min | Custom logic, team-specific |
| **CLAUDE.md rules** | ~70% (Claude respects) | 5 min | Conventions, guidelines |
| **Post-tool warnings** | ~30% (warns only) | 5 min | Best practices, suggestions |
| **Git hooks** | 100% (blocks commits) | 15 min | Final safety net before push |
### Common Patterns
**Allow staging changes, block production**:
```json
{
"permissions": {
"allow": ["Edit(docker-compose.dev.yml)"],
"deny": ["Edit(docker-compose.prod.yml)"]
}
}
```
**Require confirmation for sensitive ops**:
```json
{
"permissions": {
"ask": ["Bash(rm -rf *)", "Bash(DROP TABLE *)"]
}
}
```
**Temporary override with expiry**:
```markdown
## Temporary Override (expires 2026-02-01)
Infrastructure changes allowed for migration project.
After expiry: revert to standard rules.
```
---
**Version**: 1.0.0
**Last Updated**: 2026-01-21
**Changelog**: Initial version based on community-validated production patterns

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**Last updated**: January 2026
**Version**: 3.9.9
**Version**: 3.9.11
---
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- Prisma queries in /repositories
```
**Production Safety**: For teams deploying Claude Code in production, see [Production Safety Rules](production-safety.md) for port stability, database safety, and infrastructure lock patterns.
---
## 3.2 The .claude/ Folder Structure
The `.claude/` folder is your project's Claude Code directory for memory, settings, and extensions.
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**Contributions**: Issues and PRs welcome.
**Last updated**: January 2026 | **Version**: 3.9.9
**Last updated**: January 2026 | **Version**: 3.9.11

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# Source: guide/ultimate-guide.md
# Purpose: Condensed index for LLMs to quickly answer user questions about Claude Code
version: "3.9.9"
version: "3.9.11"
updated: "2026-01-20"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
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- "Cross-links modified → Update all 4 repos"
history:
- date: "2026-01-20"
event: "Code Landing sync v3.9.9, 66 templates, cross-links"
event: "Code Landing sync v3.9.11, 66 templates, cross-links"
commit: "5b5ce62"
- date: "2026-01-20"
event: "Cowork Landing fix (paths, README, UI badges)"
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optimize: "goal → tone → level → time → style (if time >= 15min)"
build_agents: "goal → tone → level → time → style (if time >= 15min)"
learn_everything: "goal → tone → level → time → style"
deep_dive:
- file: "guide/production-safety.md"
lines: "1-550"
topics:
- "Port stability rules and implementation"
- "Database safety with backup enforcement"
- "Feature completeness (no TODOs for core functionality)"
- "Infrastructure lock patterns"
- "Dependency safety and npm install blocks"
- "Pattern following and CLAUDE.md conventions"