Claude Code .claude/ Folder Explained — Full Map
CLAUDE.md
project rules, persistent memory
CLAUDE.local.md
personal overrides, gitignored
.mcp.json
MCP servers, must be at project root
.claude/
where Claude Code looks first for config
hooks/
deterministic shell scripts that fire on lifecycle events
PostToolUse.sh / SessionStart.sh / PreCompact.sh
hook event types
commands/
slash commands (legacy, still works)
skills/
canonical home for model-invokable workflows (SKILL.md)
agents/
subagents with isolated context windows
output-styles/
custom response formats
plugins/
first-class in 2026, bundle commands, agents, MCP, skills
rules/
path-scoped instructions, load on glob match
statusline
bottom-bar display config
settings.json
permissions, model, hook registry, plugins
settings.local.json
personal settings, gitignored
Plugin marketplaces (bonus)
distribute plugins via git repos
Features overview (bonus)
when to use what
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