How do I restrict Claude from running dangerous commands?

You can define specific 'deny' patterns in your settings.json, such as 'Bash(sudo:*)' or 'Bash(rm -rf:*)', to ensure the AI operates within safe boundaries.

Which Claude settings should be committed to version control?

You should commit .claude/settings.json, custom commands, skills, and .mcp.json. Always gitignore .claude/settings.local.json as it contains personal overrides.

What are automation hooks in Claude Code?

Hooks allow you to run scripts automatically after specific events, such as running a formatter automatically after Claude edits a file.

Can I have different settings for different programming languages?

Yes, the skill provides specific permission and tool templates tailored for Node.js/Bun, Python, and Rust environments.

What is the most important file for Claude Code project setup?

The CLAUDE.md file is the most critical, as it serves as the primary source of project knowledge, architecture, and coding standards for the AI.

Project Setup for Claude Code

Name: Project Setup for Claude Code
Author: hgeldenhuys

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Developer Tools

Configures and optimizes development environments for seamless interaction with the Claude Code CLI tool.

About

The Project Setup skill provides a comprehensive framework for organizing repositories to maximize Claude Code's effectiveness. It guides developers through establishing the standard .claude/ directory structure, managing granular tool permissions in settings files, and documenting essential technical context via CLAUDE.md templates. By implementing these best practices, teams can ensure consistent behavior, shared Model Context Protocol (MCP) server configurations, and custom automation hooks across their entire development lifecycle.

Key Features

Shared Model Context Protocol (MCP) server configuration patterns
Comprehensive CLAUDE.md templates for providing project context
Granular permission management for shell commands and file operations
Post-tool-use and session-start automation hook integration
Standardized .claude/ directory structure templates (Minimal to Full)
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Migrating existing repositories to support team-wide Claude Code workflows
Configuring secure permission boundaries for different programming languages
Initializing a new project for optimal AI-assisted development

About

Key Features

Shared Model Context Protocol (MCP) server configuration patterns
Comprehensive CLAUDE.md templates for providing project context
Granular permission management for shell commands and file operations
Post-tool-use and session-start automation hook integration
Standardized .claude/ directory structure templates (Minimal to Full)
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Migrating existing repositories to support team-wide Claude Code workflows
Configuring secure permission boundaries for different programming languages
Initializing a new project for optimal AI-assisted development