generate-instructions

name	generate-instructions
description	Analyze a monorepo directory and generate a CLAUDE.md file with context for Claude Code

Generate CLAUDE.md File

Analyze a specific directory in the monorepo and create a CLAUDE.md file with context for Claude Code.

Inputs

1. Target Directory (required) - The directory path to analyze (e.g., packages/api, apps/web)

Output

Create a CLAUDE.md file in the target directory with all 7 sections populated.

Steps

1. Analyze the Directory - Examine code structure, patterns, and conventions
2. Generate CLAUDE.md - Create the file with all sections
3. Validate Content - Ensure all mentioned code/patterns actually exist

Sections to Include

1. Overview

• What this directory/package does
• Key concepts and domain terms
• Primary consumers/users of this code
• Integration points with other parts of the monorepo

2. Architecture & Patterns

• Folder structure within this directory
• Module boundaries and responsibilities
• Communication patterns (events, APIs, shared state)
• External service integrations

3. Stack Best Practices

• Language-specific idioms used here
• Framework patterns and conventions
• Dependency injection approach
• Error handling and validation patterns

4. Anti-Patterns

• Patterns to avoid in this directory
• Common mistakes to watch for
• Security pitfalls specific to this code

5. Data Models

• Key entities and their relationships
• DTOs and value objects
• Validation rules
• Database/storage patterns

6. Security & Configuration

• Environment variables used
• Secrets and sensitive data handling
• Authentication/authorization patterns
• API security considerations

7. Commands & Scripts

• Build commands for this directory
• Test commands
• Development scripts
• Deployment commands

Guidelines

• Each section should be concise (aim for 5-10 bullet points per section)
• Use bullet points, not paragraphs
• Include specific file paths and code examples from THIS directory
• Only document patterns that actually exist in the code
• Skip sections that don't apply (but include the header with "N/A" note)

Output Format

# {DIR_NAME}

## Overview
- [specific bullet points]

## Architecture & Patterns
- [specific bullet points]

## Stack Best Practices
- [specific bullet points]

## Anti-Patterns
- [specific bullet points]

## Data Models
- [specific bullet points]

## Security & Configuration
- [specific bullet points]

## Commands & Scripts
- [specific bullet points]