Have Claude Code write your Claude.md workflow files
A non-programmer had Claude Code write their user-level Claude.md workflow files, saying it saves them days of work each week. ·
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- What they did
- The poster says they had Claude Code write their user-level Claude.md files because they do not code, then used those instructions to standardize recurring workflows. In comments they say the file tells Claude Code to group similar task files into properly named folders, and for spreadsheet indexing they attach Excel files, specify which columns to read and create, and explicitly tell Claude Code to use the model's own analysis instead of writing Python; the person also runs multiple IDE sessions in parallel.
- How it went
- They say spreadsheet work that used to take 3 full days now takes about 30 minutes, and that the results are more accurate than manual work. The thread gives no detailed benchmark or concrete failure rate, and commenters warn about data-permission risks with company files.
- Worth knowing
- Their main practical tip is to be explicit that Claude Code should use AI analysis rather than defaulting to code for Excel indexing, because they say that changed the results dramatically.
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I'm not a programmer. Interview me about how I work, including [my role, recurring tasks, tools I use, and my writing style preferences], then write a user-level CLAUDE.md file with clear workflow instructions based on my answers. Finish by showing me the full file and explaining in plain language what each section does. Ask before overwriting any existing CLAUDE.md.
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Source: Reddit · Aug 12, 2025
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