global-conventions

name

global-conventions

description

Follow project-wide development conventions including project structure, version control practices, environment configuration, documentation, dependency management, and code review processes. Use this skill when organizing files/directories, writing commit messages, managing branches, configuring environments, handling secrets, maintaining documentation, or establishing team workflows. Apply when working with project structure, README files, .gitignore, environment variables, dependency files (package.json, requirements.txt), feature flags, changelogs, or any aspect of project organization and team collaboration that requires consistency across the development lifecycle.

Global Conventions

When to use this skill

• When organizing project files and directory structure
• When writing commit messages or creating pull/merge requests
• When managing Git branches or version control workflows
• When creating or updating README files and documentation
• When configuring environment variables or settings files
• When adding, updating, or removing project dependencies
• When working with .env files, config files, or secrets management
• When implementing feature flags or configuration toggles
• When maintaining changelogs or release notes
• When setting up code review processes or guidelines
• When defining testing requirements before merging code
• When documenting project setup or contribution guidelines
• When ensuring consistency across the entire project structure

This Skill provides Claude Code with specific guidance on how to adhere to coding standards as they relate to how it should handle global conventions.

Instructions

For details, refer to the information provided in this file: global conventions