Claude Code's Smart CLAUDE.md: Hierarchical Context Loading
Analysis
This is excellent news for developers leveraging Generative AI tools! Claude Code intelligently loads CLAUDE.md files from parent and subdirectories, ensuring efficient context management. This hierarchical approach promises to streamline workflows in complex projects and is a clever use of the context window.
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Reference / Citation
View Original"When both parent and subdirectories have CLAUDE.md, both are read. However, the timing of the reading differs."
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Qiita AIFeb 10, 2026 19:47
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