claude-code-ultimate-guide/machine-readable/reference.yaml
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This external resource provides a technical comparison of Claude Code vs 22+
alternatives across MCP support, Skills, Commands, Subagents, and Plan Mode.

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# claude-code-reference.yaml
# Quick lookup for Claude Code - ~2K tokens target
# Source: guide/ultimate-guide.md
# Purpose: Condensed index for LLMs to quickly answer user questions about Claude Code
version: "3.9.7"
updated: "2026-01-20"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# DEEP DIVE - Line numbers in guide/ultimate-guide.md
# Usage: Read file at line N for detailed documentation on topic
# For architecture internals, see guide/architecture.md
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
deep_dive:
# AI-Assisted Development Workflows (from MetalBear/arXiv research)
exploration_workflow: "guide/workflows/exploration-workflow.md"
script_generation: "guide/workflows/iterative-refinement.md:192"
anti_anchoring_prompts: "examples/semantic-anchors/anchor-catalog.md:240"
session_limits: "guide/architecture.md:272"
claudemd_sizing: 3054
scope_success_rates: "guide/adoption-approaches.md:20"
# Claude Code Releases
claude_code_releases: "guide/claude-code-releases.md"
claude_code_releases_yaml: "machine-readable/claude-code-releases.yaml"
# Template Installation
install_templates_script: "scripts/install-templates.sh"
# Session management
session_search: "guide/observability.md:29"
session_search_script: "examples/scripts/session-search.sh"
# PDF Generation
pdf_generation: "guide/workflows/pdf-generation.md"
pdf_generator_skill: "examples/skills/pdf-generator.md"
whitepapers_example: "whitepapers/README.md" # Local example only (gitignored)
# Learning with AI (guide/learning-with-ai.md)
learning_quick_check: "guide/learning-with-ai.md:31"
learning_uval_protocol: "guide/learning-with-ai.md:127"
learning_claude_config: "guide/learning-with-ai.md:353"
learning_breaking_dependency: "guide/learning-with-ai.md:470"
learning_embracing_ai: "guide/learning-with-ai.md:518"
learning_30day_plan: "guide/learning-with-ai.md:710"
learning_red_flags: "guide/learning-with-ai.md:770"
learning_mode_template: "examples/claude-md/learning-mode.md"
learn_quiz_command: "examples/commands/learn/quiz.md"
learn_teach_command: "examples/commands/learn/teach.md"
learn_alternatives_command: "examples/commands/learn/alternatives.md"
learning_capture_hook: "examples/hooks/bash/learning-capture.sh"
# Anti-patterns
vibe_coding_trap: "guide/learning-with-ai.md:81"
# Architecture internals (guide/architecture.md)
architecture_master_loop: "guide/architecture.md:60"
architecture_tools: "guide/architecture.md:130"
architecture_context: "guide/architecture.md:200"
architecture_subagents: "guide/architecture.md:280"
architecture_permissions: "guide/architecture.md:350"
architecture_mcp: "guide/architecture.md:450"
architecture_philosophy: "guide/architecture.md:580"
# Main guide (guide/ultimate-guide.md) - Updated 2026-01-20
installation: 196
first_workflow: 277
essential_commands: 326
trust_calibration: 1039
working_with_images: 422
wireframing_tools: 492
figma_mcp: 529
image_optimization: 594
permission_modes: 760
interaction_loop: 1299
context_management: 1335
context_triage: 1448
session_vs_memory: 1481
fresh_context_pattern: 1525
subscription_limits: 1914
plan_mode: 2100
rewind: 2278
mental_model: 2360
xml_prompting: 2419
semantic_anchors: 2872
semantic_anchors_catalog: "examples/semantic-anchors/anchor-catalog.md"
memory_files: 3160
claude_folder: 3413
settings: 3464
precedence_rules: 3686
agents: 3827
agent_template: 3900
agent_examples: 4038
skills: 4420
skill_template: 4540
skill_examples: 4608
community_skills_cybersec: 4788
community_skills_iac: 4871
commands: 4939
command_template: 5009
hooks: 5262
hook_templates: 5407
security_hooks: 5669
mcp_servers: 5810
mcp_config: 6104
mcp_security: 6472
cicd: 6790
ide_integration: 7479
feedback_loops: 7549
batch_operations: 7979
pitfalls: 8098
git_best_practices: 8367
cost_optimization: 8833
session_teleportation: 9432
commands_table: 9608
shortcuts_table: 9641
troubleshooting: 9767
cheatsheet: 10142
daily_workflow: 10218
# AI Ecosystem (Section 11, ~line 10494)
ai_ecosystem: 10494
ai_ecosystem_complementarity: 10494
ai_ecosystem_tool_matrix: 10520
ai_ecosystem_workflows: 10545
ai_ecosystem_integration: 10671
ai_ecosystem_detailed: "guide/ai-ecosystem.md"
ai_ecosystem_voice_to_text: "guide/ai-ecosystem.md:449"
ai_ecosystem_alternative_providers: "guide/ai-ecosystem.md:959"
voice_refine_skill: "examples/skills/voice-refine/SKILL.md"
# Cowork documentation (v1.0 - migrated to dedicated repo)
cowork_reference: "machine-readable/cowork-reference.yaml" # Dedicated YAML index (kept local)
cowork_hub: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/README.md"
cowork_summary: "guide/cowork.md" # Summary remains in this repo
cowork_overview: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/guide/00-overview.md"
cowork_getting_started: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/guide/01-getting-started.md"
cowork_capabilities: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/guide/02-capabilities.md"
cowork_security: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/guide/03-security.md"
cowork_troubleshooting: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/guide/04-troubleshooting.md"
cowork_cheatsheet: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/reference/cheatsheet.md"
cowork_comparison: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/reference/comparison.md"
cowork_faq: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/reference/faq.md"
cowork_prompts: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/tree/main/prompts"
cowork_workflows: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/tree/main/workflows"
cowork_section: "guide/ai-ecosystem.md:760"
cowork_ultimate_guide: 10725
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# DECISION TREE (most important - en premier)
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
decide:
simple_task: "just ask Claude"
complex_task: "/plan first, then TodoWrite"
context_high: "/compact (>70%) or /clear (>90%)"
repeating: "create agent or command"
need_docs: "Context7 MCP"
deep_debug: "use Opus (thinking enabled by default) - Alt+T to toggle"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# PROMPTING FORMULA (see deep_dive.xml_prompting for details)
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
prompt_formula:
WHAT: "concrete deliverable"
WHERE: "file paths"
HOW: "constraints, approach"
VERIFY: "success criteria"
example: |
Add input validation to login form.
WHERE: src/components/LoginForm.tsx
HOW: Use Zod, inline errors
VERIFY: Empty email shows error
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# WORKFLOW (9 steps) - see deep_dive.first_workflow
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
workflow:
1: "claude"
2: "/status"
3: "Shift+Tab×2 for plan mode (if risky)"
4: "describe task (WHAT/WHERE/HOW/VERIFY)"
5: "review diff"
6: "y/n"
7: "run tests"
8: "commit"
9: "/compact when >70%"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# CRITICAL COMMANDS - see deep_dive.essential_commands
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
commands:
/compact: "compress context - USE AT >70%"
/clear: "reset conversation - USE AT >90%"
/status: "show context % and cost"
/plan: "read-only mode (safe exploration)"
/execute: "exit plan mode"
/rewind: "undo changes"
/model: "switch: sonnet|opus|opusplan"
/mcp: "show MCP server status"
/context: "detailed token breakdown"
/teleport: "bring web session to local CLI"
/tasks: "monitor background tasks"
/remote-env: "configure cloud environment"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# SHORTCUTS - see deep_dive.shortcuts_table
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
shortcuts:
Shift+Tab: "cycle: default → auto-accept → plan"
Esc×2: "rewind/undo"
Ctrl+C: "interrupt"
Ctrl+R: "retry"
Ctrl+B: "background all tasks"
"@file": "reference file"
"!cmd": "shell command"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# CLI FLAGS - see deep_dive.commands_table
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
cli:
"-c": "continue last session"
"-r <id>": "resume specific session"
"--teleport": "bring web session to local CLI"
"-p": "non-interactive (pipe mode)"
"--model X": "select model"
"--dangerously-skip-permissions": "auto-accept ALL (danger)"
"--debug": "verbose output"
"--add-dir": "grant tool access to directories outside CWD"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# CONTEXT MANAGEMENT - see deep_dive.context_management
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
context:
zones:
green: "0-50% → work freely"
yellow: "50-70% → be selective"
orange: "70-90% → /compact NOW"
red: "90%+ → /clear required"
fresh_context: "Reset per task for long autonomous sessions - see Section 2.2 Fresh Context Pattern"
symptoms:
short_responses: "/compact"
forgetting_instructions: "/clear"
inconsistent: "context bleeding → /clear"
slow: "/compact or /clear"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# MEMORY FILES - see deep_dive.memory_files
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
memory:
global: "~/.claude/CLAUDE.md (not committed)"
project_team: "./CLAUDE.md (committed)"
project_personal: "./.claude/CLAUDE.md (not committed)"
priority: "project > global"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# .claude/ STRUCTURE - see deep_dive.claude_folder
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
folder_structure:
CLAUDE.md: "local instructions"
settings.json: "hooks config (committed)"
settings.local.json: "permissions (not committed)"
agents/: "custom AI personas"
commands/: "slash commands"
hooks/: "event scripts"
skills/: "knowledge modules"
rules/: "auto-loaded rules"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# PERMISSION MODES - see deep_dive.permission_modes
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
permissions:
default: "editing=ask, execution=ask"
auto_accept: "editing=auto, execution=ask"
plan_mode: "editing=blocked, execution=blocked"
switch: "Shift+Tab"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# MCP SERVERS - see deep_dive.mcp_servers
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
mcp:
serena: "symbol search + session memory (write_memory/read_memory)"
context7: "library docs lookup"
sequential: "structured multi-step reasoning"
playwright: "browser automation / E2E"
figma: "design file access, tokens, structure (official)"
check: "/mcp"
config: ".claude/mcp.json or ~/.claude.json"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# ARCHITECTURE INTERNALS - see guide/architecture.md
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
architecture:
master_loop: "while(tool_call) - no DAG, no classifier, no RAG"
core_tools: "Bash, Read, Edit, Write, Grep, Glob, Task, TodoWrite"
context_budget: "~200K tokens, auto-compact at 75-92%"
subagents: "Task tool spawns isolated agents (depth=1 max)"
philosophy: "less scaffolding, more model - trust Claude's reasoning"
mcp_protocol: "JSON-RPC 2.0, treated as native tools"
permissions: "interactive prompts + allow/deny rules + hooks"
deep_dive: "guide/architecture.md"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# COST OPTIMIZATION - see deep_dive.cost_optimization
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
cost:
haiku: "simple fixes, reviews ($)"
sonnet: "most development ($$)"
opus: "architecture, complex bugs ($$$)"
opusplan: "plan=opus + execute=sonnet ($$)"
tip: "--add-dir grants tool access to additional directories (permissions, not context loading)"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# TOOL SELECTION
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
tools:
file_search: "Glob (not find)"
content_search: "Grep (not grep bash)"
file_read: "Read (not cat)"
file_edit: "Edit (not sed)"
multi_file: "MultiEdit"
deep_analysis: "Sequential MCP"
library_docs: "Context7 MCP"
browser: "Playwright MCP"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# ANTI-PATTERNS - see deep_dive.pitfalls
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
dont:
- "vague prompts → be specific"
- "accept without reading → read every diff"
- "ignore >70% context → /compact"
- "skip permissions in prod → never"
- "bloated CLAUDE.md → keep concise (<200 lines)"
- "only negative constraints → provide alternatives"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# TROUBLESHOOTING - see deep_dive.troubleshooting
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
fix:
"command not found": "npm i -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code"
"context too high": "/compact or /clear"
"slow responses": "/compact"
"MCP not working": "claude mcp list, check config"
"permission denied": "check settings.local.json"
"hook blocking": "check exit code (0=ok, 2=block)"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# DEBUG COMMANDS
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
debug:
version: "claude --version"
update: "claude update"
diagnostic: "claude doctor"
verbose: "claude --debug"
mcp_debug: "claude --mcp-debug"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# AGENT TEMPLATE - see deep_dive.agent_template
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
agent_template: |
---
name: agent-name
description: Use when [trigger]
model: sonnet|opus|haiku
tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash
---
# Instructions here
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# HOOK EVENTS - see deep_dive.hooks
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
hook_events:
PreToolUse: "before tool (exit 2 to block)"
PostToolUse: "after tool"
UserPromptSubmit: "before prompt sent"
Notification: "alerts"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# GOLDEN RULES
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
rules:
1: "Always review diffs before accepting"
2: "Use /compact before >70%"
3: "Be specific (WHAT/WHERE/HOW/VERIFY)"
4: "Plan Mode first for complex/risky"
5: "Create CLAUDE.md for every project"
6: "Commit frequently after each task"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# ECOSYSTEM - Related resources & positioning
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
ecosystem:
this_guide:
focus: "Education - Learn & master"
unique: ["architecture docs", "TDD/SDD methodologies", "227-question quiz", "YAML index"]
complementary:
claude_code_templates:
url: "github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates"
focus: "Distribution - Install & use (CLI)"
stars: "17k+"
awesome_claude_code:
url: "github.com/hesreallyhim/awesome-claude-code"
focus: "Curation - Discover & link"
claude_code_everything:
url: "github.com/wesammustafa/Claude-Code-Everything"
focus: "Visual walkthrough - Screenshots, BMAD method"
coding_agents_matrix:
url: "coding-agents-matrix.dev"
focus: "Technical comparison - 23 agents, 11 criteria"
updated: "2026-01-19"
agents: 23
criteria: ["MCP", "Skills", "Commands", "Subagents", "Plan Mode"]
install_templates: "scripts/install-templates.sh"
cowork:
description: "Claude Code for non-developers (desktop app)"
status: "Research preview - Max/macOS only (Jan 2026)"
blog: "https://claude.com/blog/cowork-research-preview"
github: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide"
guide_summary: "guide/cowork.md" # Summary in this repo
guide_full: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/README.md"
getting_started: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/guide/01-getting-started.md"
capabilities: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/guide/02-capabilities.md"
security: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/guide/03-security.md"
troubleshooting: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/guide/04-troubleshooting.md"
cheatsheet: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/reference/cheatsheet.md"
comparison: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/reference/comparison.md"
faq: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/blob/main/reference/faq.md"
prompts: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/tree/main/prompts"
workflows: "https://github.com/FlorianBruniaux/claude-cowork-guide/tree/main/workflows"
landing_sites:
description: "Marketing sites for guide discovery and navigation"
architecture: "4-repo ecosystem: 2 sources (docs) + 2 landings (vitrine)"
code_landing:
local: "/Users/florianbruniaux/Sites/perso/claude-code-ultimate-guide-landing/"
purpose: "Marketing site for Claude Code guide"
audience: "Developers discovering the guide"
features: ["badges (version, templates, lines)", "quiz (227 questions)", "FAQ", "cross-links to Cowork"]
sync_with: "Guide Code (version, templates count, guide lines)"
cowork_landing:
local: "/Users/florianbruniaux/Sites/perso/claude-cowork-guide-landing/"
purpose: "Marketing site for Cowork guide"
audience: "Knowledge workers discovering Cowork"
features: ["prompts showcase", "workflows preview", "cross-links to Code"]
sync_with: "Cowork guide (version, prompts count)"
sync_triggers:
- "Version bump → Update corresponding landing"
- "Templates/prompts added → Update counts"
- "Cross-links modified → Update all 4 repos"
history:
- date: "2026-01-20"
event: "Code Landing sync v3.9.7, 66 templates, cross-links"
commit: "5b5ce62"
- date: "2026-01-20"
event: "Cowork Landing fix (paths, README, UI badges)"
commits: "cab83f5, af497b7, 539912b"
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# ONBOARDING MATRIX - Maps user profile → content sections
# Used by tools/onboarding-prompt.md for personalized learning paths
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
onboarding_matrix:
# Format: goal.level_time → list of deep_dive keys to cover
get_started:
beginner_5min: [rules, commands, shortcuts]
beginner_15min: [rules, workflow, essential_commands, context.zones]
beginner_30min: [rules, workflow, essential_commands, context_management, permission_modes]
optimize:
intermediate_15min: [context_management, context_triage, plan_mode]
intermediate_30min: [context_management, plan_mode, memory_files, cost_optimization]
power_30min: [context_triage, cost_optimization, batch_operations]
build_agents:
intermediate_30min: [agents, agent_template, agent_examples]
power_30min: [agents, agent_template, skills, skill_template, commands]
power_60min: [agents, skills, commands, hooks, agent_validation_checklist]
fix_problem:
any_any: [troubleshooting, fix, context.symptoms]
learn_everything:
beginner_60min: [workflow, essential_commands, context_management, memory_files, plan_mode]
intermediate_120min: [plan_mode, agents, skills, hooks, mcp_servers]
power_120min: [architecture, mcp_servers, hooks, cost_optimization, cicd]
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# ONBOARDING QUESTIONS - Structure for interactive profiling
# ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
onboarding_questions:
mandatory:
goal:
ask: "What's your goal right now?"
options:
get_started: "🚀 Get started quickly"
optimize: "📈 Optimize my workflow"
build_agents: "🏗️ Build custom agents/skills"
fix_problem: "🐛 Fix a problem"
learn_everything: "📚 Learn everything"
level:
ask: "Experience with Claude Code?"
options:
beginner: "🟢 Beginner (never used / just installed)"
intermediate: "🟡 Intermediate (daily use)"
power: "🔴 Power User (know basics, want advanced)"
tone:
ask: "How do you prefer me to communicate?"
options:
pedagogical: "🎓 Pedagogical - Detailed explanations, understand why"
direct: "⚡ Direct - Straight to the point"
coaching: "🧭 Coaching - Guide me with questions"
adaptive: "🔄 Adaptive - Mix based on complexity"
optional:
time:
ask: "How much time do you have?"
options:
5min: "⚡ 5-10 min"
15min: "⏱️ 15-30 min"
30min: "🎯 30-60 min"
60min: "📚 1+ hour"
120min: "📖 2+ hours"
default: "30min"
style:
ask: "How do you prefer to learn?"
options:
explain: "📖 Explanations (tell me why)"
examples: "💻 Examples (show me code)"
reference: "🎯 Quick reference (just the facts)"
handson: "🏋️ Hands-on (let me try)"
trigger: "Only ask if time >= 15min"
# Logic for progressive questioning
question_flow:
fix_problem: "goal only → skip to troubleshooting"
get_started: "goal → tone → level"
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"