The CLAUDE.md file

Give Claude Code persistent memory about your project with a simple Markdown file called the: "CLAUDE.md" In this video, we cover what to put in your CLAUDE.md file, how the file hierarchy works, and tips for keeping it effective. Take the full course: claude.com/courses

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EPISODE INFO

Released: May 10, 2026
Duration: 3m
Channel: Claude
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Give Claude Code persistent memory about your project with a simple Markdown file called the: "CLAUDE.md" In this video, we cover what to put in your CLAUDE.md file, how the file hierarchy works, and tips for keeping it effective. Take the full course: claude.com/courses

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Claude, featuring Claude, The CLAUDE.md file explores use CLAUDE.md to give Claude Code persistent project context CLAUDE.md is a Markdown file in a project’s root that Claude Code automatically reads each session to avoid re-learning your codebase from scratch.

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