God Mode Claude

⚡ GOD MODE CLAUDE

One file. Drop it in. Claude Code mass levels up.

Before: "Claude, build a login page"  →  gets spaghetti, breaks half your app
After:  "Claude, build a login page"  →  clean code, tests pass, docs updated

[](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT) [](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code) [](#why-under-200-lines)

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What is this?

A single CLAUDE.md file that makes Claude Code mass dramatically better at its job.

Not a collection. Not a framework. One file.

curl -o CLAUDE.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/0rnot/god-mode-claude/main/CLAUDE.md

Drop it into your project root. Done.

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What changes?

| Without | With God Mode | |:--------|:-------------| | Claude edits files it shouldn't | ✅ Hard file boundaries enforced | | Writes code, doesn't test it | ✅ Forced verification loop — tests before marking done | | Guesses when confused | ✅ Asks clarifying questions when 🧠 The Thinking Rules — How Claude reasons about your code

1. Read before you write — always check existing code patterns first
2. If confidence 

🛡️ The Safety Rules — What Claude must never do

1. Never modify: generated files, lock files, .env, migrations, vendor/
2. Before destructive operations: always ask for explicit confirmation
3. Never use bare except/catch — always handle specific errors
4. Never commit secrets, API keys, or credentials

⚡ The Quality Rules — How Claude writes better code

1. Write tests for every new function — run them before marking done
2. Keep functions under 50 lines, files under 300 lines
3. Use the project's existing patterns — don't introduce new paradigms
4. Prefer explicit over clever — readable beats concise

📦 The Output Rules — How Claude communicates

1. Show only changed lines, not entire files
2. Use Conventional Commits: feat/fix/docs/refactor(scope): description
3. One logical change per commit — no "fix everything" commits
4. Don't repeat code the user just showed you

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## Why under 200 lines?

Anthropic's own engineers found that **CLAUDE.md files over 200 lines degrade Claude's performance**. The model starts ignoring or "forgetting" rules. God Mode stays lean by design — every line earns its place.

> "The best CLAUDE.md is short, opinionated, and enforces verification."
> — Anthropic internal best practice

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## Customize It

The file has clearly marked sections. Swap in your stack:

```markdown
## Tech Stack          ← Change this
## Commands            ← Change this
## Rules               ← Keep most of these
## Off-Limits          ← Add your generated/vendor paths

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FAQ

Q: Does this work with Cursor / Windsurf / other AI editors? A: It's optimized for Claude Code, but most rules are universal. Rename to .cursorrules or equivalent.

Q: Will this conflict with my existing CLAUDE.md? A: Merge the rules you like. The [Safety Rules](#the-rules-inside) and [Quality Rules](#the-rules-inside) are the highest-impact additions.

Q: What if my project is huge? A: Use .claude/rules/ directory for topic-specific rules. Keep the root CLAUDE.md as the master controller under 200 lines.

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Contributing

Found a rule that improves Claude Code's output? Open a PR. But:

• ✅ Must be battle-tested in a real project
• ✅ Must fit within the 200-line budget (something else gets cut)
• ❌ No language/framework-specific rules (keep it universal)

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One file. Massive difference.

⭐ Star if Claude Code just got better for you.

Made by 0rnot

Source & license

This open-source MCP server is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: 0rnot
• Source: 0rnot/god-mode-claude
• License: MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.