Why your long CLAUDE.md gets ignored, and how to fix it
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Originally published on KitQuarry . Written by Eliran Kotzero for KitQuarry. In short: Claude Code treats CLAUDE.md as context, not enforced configuration. A long file costs context on every session, buries the rules that matter, and tends to hide contradictions. Keep only the facts every session n…
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- 2026-10-21 17:14 · DEV Community — AI
Why your long CLAUDE.md gets ignored, and how to fix it