My exact Claude Code setup for every new project (copy-paste configs)

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Learn the exact Claude Code setup for new projects, including folder structure and config files

intermediate Published 1 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Create a project folder with a CLAUDE.md file for project memory
  2. Set up a .claude folder with settings.json for behavior rules and commands for custom slash commands
  3. Configure the settings.json file to define behavior rules
  4. Create custom slash commands in the commands folder, such as review, test, and deploy commands
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Developers and software engineers can benefit from this setup to improve productivity and consistency in their projects, and product managers can use it to streamline development workflows

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💡 Using a consistent Claude Code setup can improve productivity and consistency in software development projects

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Learn the exact Claude Code setup for new projects, including folder structure and config files

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Published Time: 2026-04-01T02:38:45Z

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# My exact Claude Code setup for every new project (copy-paste configs)

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Every time I start a new project, I spend the first 10 minutes setting up Claude Code properly. After doing this 20+ times, I've got it down to a repeatable system.

Here's the exact folder structure and config files I use.

## [](https://dev.to/subprime2010/my-exact-claude-code-setup-for-every-new-project-copy-paste-configs-2bgi#the-folder-structure) The folder structure

```
your-project/
├── CLAUDE.md ← project memory
├── .claude/
│ ├── settings.json ← behavior rules
│ └── commands/ ← custom slash commands
│ ├── review.md
│ ├── test.md
│ └── deploy.md
└── src
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