.claude/rules/*.md

Path-scoped Claude rule

Loads focused instructions only when Claude works on matching files.

Revision: 1
Verified: 2026-07-26

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#claude #rules #scope

Compatibility and paths

Claude Code.claude/rules/{{ruleName}}.mdFiles matching the paths frontmatter

VS Code.claude/rules/{{ruleName}}.mdFiles matching the paths frontmatter

Trust and provenance

Curated record reviewed 2026-07-26. Results still depend on the supplied context and target environment.

Instruction format

Files matching the paths frontmatter

Fill variables

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Path GlobrequiredRule TitlerequiredPrimary ConventionrequiredValidation CommandrequiredProhibited PatternrequiredInstall CommandrequiredTest Commandrequired

Generated asset7 required field(s) must be completed

---
paths:
  - "{{pathGlob}}"
---

# {{ruleTitle}}

- Follow {{primaryConvention}}.
- Validate with `{{validationCommand}}`.
- Do not introduce {{prohibitedPattern}}.

Real example

Input

Project uses .claude/rules/{{ruleName}}.md with the required variables filled.

Expected result

---
paths:
  - "example-value"
---

# example-value

- Follow example-value.
- Validate with `example-value`.
- Do not introduce example-value.

Source evidence

Claude Code project memoryofficial