propose-project-learning
Propose additions to project CLAUDE.md based on session learnings
SKILL.md
Full skill instructions
Propose Project Learning
Retrospect on the current session and propose learnings for the project's CLAUDE.md.
Purpose
After working on a project, identify patterns, conventions, preferences, and rules that should be documented in the project's CLAUDE.md to improve future sessions.
Usage
/propose-project-learning # Analyze and propose learnings
/propose-project-learning --save # Save proposal to ~/.claude/learnings/
What This Captures
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Code conventions | Naming patterns, file organization, import ordering |
| Architecture decisions | Preferred patterns, avoided anti-patterns |
| Tool preferences | Test frameworks, linters, formatters |
| Project-specific rules | Business logic constraints, domain terminology |
| Workflow preferences | Commit style, PR conventions, review process |
Execution Instructions
When the user runs this command:
1. Analyze Current Session
Review the conversation history for:
- Corrections made - When the user corrected Claude's approach
- Explicit preferences - "Always use X", "Never do Y", "Prefer Z"
- Repeated patterns - Consistent choices across multiple files
- Project conventions - Naming, structure, organization patterns
- Tool/framework specifics - Project-specific configurations or usage
2. Check Existing CLAUDE.md
Read the project's CLAUDE.md (if exists) to avoid duplicates:
cat CLAUDE.md 2>/dev/null || echo "No CLAUDE.md found"
Also check for CLAUDE.local.md:
cat CLAUDE.local.md 2>/dev/null
3. Generate Proposal
Format the proposal as:
# Proposed Learnings for CLAUDE.md
Based on this session, consider adding these to your project's CLAUDE.md:
## Code Conventions
- Use `snake_case` for all Python function names
- Prefer dataclasses over plain dicts for structured data
## Architecture
- All API endpoints go through the service layer, never direct DB access
- Use repository pattern for database operations
## Testing
- Use pytest fixtures, not setUp/tearDown methods
- Mock external services at the client level, not individual methods
## Project-Specific
- The `core` module should have no dependencies on other app modules
- All dates are stored as UTC, converted to local time only in templates
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To add these to your CLAUDE.md:
1. Review each suggestion
2. Copy relevant items to CLAUDE.md
3. Adjust wording to match your style
4. Handle --save Flag
If --save is provided:
-
Ensure directory exists:
mkdir -p ~/.claude/learnings/projects/{project-slug}/proposals/ -
Save proposal with timestamp:
# File: ~/.claude/learnings/projects/{project-slug}/proposals/learning-{timestamp}.md -
Confirm:
Proposal saved to ~/.claude/learnings/projects/{project-slug}/proposals/learning-2026-01-09.md Review later with: cat ~/.claude/learnings/projects/{project-slug}/proposals/
5. Offer Next Steps
Next steps:
[1] Add to CLAUDE.md now (I'll help edit)
[2] Save for later (/propose-project-learning --save)
[3] Dismiss
Select option:
Quality Criteria
Only propose learnings that are:
| Criterion | Description |
|---|---|
| Specific | Concrete rules, not vague guidelines |
| Actionable | Claude can follow them in future sessions |
| Project-relevant | Not general best practices already known |
| Validated | Based on actual session behavior, not assumptions |
Examples
Good Learnings
- API responses use `{"data": ..., "error": null}` wrapper format
- All Django models inherit from `BaseModel` in `core.models`
- Use `ruff` for linting, not `flake8`
Poor Learnings (Too Generic)
- Write clean code
- Follow PEP 8
- Use meaningful variable names
Notes
- This command analyzes the current session context
- Works best after substantial implementation work
- Complements
/propose-forge-improvementwhich targets Product Forge itself - Learnings are project-specific, not global
