>But that's because I'm just using the tool as designed

While arguing against using the tool as designed.

https://claude.com/blog/using-claude-md-files

"CLAUDE.md files solve this by giving Claude persistent context about your project. A well-configured CLAUDE.md transforms how Claude works with your specific project. The file serves multiple purposes: providing architectural context, establishing workflows, and connecting Claude to your development tools. Each addition should solve a real problem you have encountered, not theoretical concerns about what Claude might need."