Directory Deepdive

Directory Deep Dive

Investigate and document directory architecture to build context from code when starting work in a new area.

Instructions

1. Target Directory

   • Focus on the specified directory $ARGUMENTS or the current working directory

2. Check for Existing Documentation

   • If a CLAUDE.md already exists in the target directory, read it first
   • Note what is already documented so you can update rather than overwrite
   • Preserve any existing information that is still accurate

3. Investigate Architecture

   • Analyze the implementation principles and architecture of the code in this directory and its subdirectories
   • Look for:
     • Design patterns being used
     • Dependencies and their purposes
     • Key abstractions and interfaces
     • Naming conventions and code organization

4. Create or Update Documentation

   • If no CLAUDE.md exists, create one capturing the knowledge discovered
   • If one already exists, update it with newly discovered information while preserving existing accurate content
   • Include:
     • Purpose and responsibility of this module
     • Key architectural decisions
     • Important implementation details
     • Common patterns used throughout the code
     • Any gotchas or non-obvious behaviors

5. Ensure Proper Placement

   • Place the CLAUDE.md file in the directory being analyzed
   • This ensures the context is loaded when working in that specific area

Credit

This command is based on the work of Thomas Landgraf: https://thomaslandgraf.substack.com/p/claude-codes-memory-working-with