CLAUDE.local.md

Private CLAUDE.local.md

Local-only preferences and environment notes that should stay outside version control.

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Verified: 2026-07-26

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#claude #local #privacy

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Claude CodeCLAUDE.local.mdOne developer and one repository

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One developer and one repository

Fill variables

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Local UrlrequiredFixture NamerequiredSecret FilerequiredInstall CommandrequiredValidation CommandrequiredTest Commandrequired

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# Local preferences

- Use the local service at `{{localUrl}}`.
- Prefer fixture `{{fixtureName}}` for manual checks.
- Never print values from `{{secretFile}}`.

> Add this file to `.gitignore`.

Real example

Input

Project uses CLAUDE.local.md with the required variables filled.

Expected result

# Local preferences

- Use the local service at `example-value`.
- Prefer fixture `example-value` for manual checks.
- Never print values from `example-value`.

> Add this file to `.gitignore`.

Source evidence

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