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Oct 4, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Mastering Claude Code Customization: CLAUDE.md, Rules, Skills, Hooks & Subagents

This article explains the seven customization mechanisms in Claude Code—CLAUDE.md, Rules, Skills, Hooks, Subagents, Output Styles, and append system prompt—detailing their distinct purposes, ideal use cases, and how they collectively enable effective context management for AI-assisted development.