User global settings ~/.claude.json, ~/.claude/settings.json
Why not use a sub-agent?
Sub-agent responses require paraphrasing, which may cause information loss.
Fetch the docs yourself for more direct and accurate information.
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1---2name: kiki830621-che-claude-plugins-claude-config-guide3description: Claude Config Guide4---56# Claude Config Guide78This Skill queries correct Claude Code configuration information.910## When to Use1112When the user asks about or the conversation involves:13- Claude Code config file locations14- MCP server configuration15- Hooks setup16- Skills/Commands creation17- Claude Code features1819## Execution Steps (IMPORTANT!)2021**You MUST WebFetch official documentation - never answer from memory!**2223### Step 1: Documentation Sources2425**Two primary documentation sources:**2627| Source | URL | Purpose |28|--------|-----|---------|29| Claude Code CLI docs | https://code.claude.com/docs/en/claude_code_docs_map.md | CLI config, MCP, hooks, skills |30| Claude API/SDK docs | https://platform.claude.com/llms.txt | API reference, Agent SDK, platform features |3132### Step 2: WebFetch the corresponding doc based on question type3334**Claude Code CLI documentation:**3536| Question Type | Documentation URL |37|---------------|-------------------|38| MCP config | https://code.claude.com/docs/en/mcp.md |39| Settings | https://code.claude.com/docs/en/settings.md |40| Hooks | https://code.claude.com/docs/en/hooks.md |41| Skills | https://code.claude.com/docs/en/skills.md |42| Commands | https://code.claude.com/docs/en/slash-commands.md |43| IAM/Permissions | https://code.claude.com/docs/en/iam.md |4445**Claude API/SDK documentation:**4647| Question Type | Documentation URL |48|---------------|-------------------|49| Agent SDK | https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/agent-sdk/overview.md |50| Claude API | https://platform.claude.com/llms.txt (index) |51| MCP connector (API) | https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/agents-and-tools/mcp-connector.md |5253### Step 3: Parse and respond5455Extract relevant information from WebFetch results and answer the user directly.5657## Important Reminder5859**Never answer Claude Code configuration questions from memory!**6061### Common Mistakes6263| Wrong | Correct |64|-------|---------|65| `~/.claude/settings.json` | `~/.claude.json` (user scope MCP config) |66| | `.mcp.json` (project scope MCP config) |6768### Config File Precedence69701. Managed (system-wide)712. Command line arguments723. Local project settings `.claude/settings.local.json`734. Shared project settings `.claude/settings.json`, `.mcp.json`745. User global settings `~/.claude.json`, `~/.claude/settings.json`7576## Why not use a sub-agent?7778Sub-agent responses require paraphrasing, which may cause information loss.79**Fetch the docs yourself for more direct and accurate information.**8081---82> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/kiki830621) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.83<!-- tomevault:4.0:skill_md:2026-04-14 -->
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