Why 90% of Users Only Use CLAUDE.md: Exploring Claude Code’s 7 Customization Methods
The article reveals that most developers cram all rules into a single CLAUDE.md file, causing context overflow, and then walks through five real‑world scenarios, a three‑question decision framework, and a detailed breakdown of each of Claude Code’s seven customization mechanisms—including CLAUDE.md, Skills, Hooks, Rules, Sub‑agents, MCP Servers, and Settings—while highlighting common anti‑patterns and best‑practice solutions.
