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Anthropic streamlines Claude 5 system prompts, introduces new file structure

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Anthropic has significantly reduced the system prompt for its Claude 5 models, removing many hard rules and relying more on the model's judgment. The company now recommends a file structure for loading skills as needed, rather than front-loading everything into a single CLAUDE.md file. Additionally, a new '/doctor' command has been introduced to audit CLAUDE.md and skills for outdated rules. AI

IMPACT This change simplifies prompt engineering for Claude 5, potentially making it easier for developers to integrate and customize the models.

RANK_REASON This item discusses changes to an existing model's system prompt and recommended usage patterns, rather than a new model release or significant research.

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  1. r/ClaudeAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/tenequm ·

    Anthropic cut 80% of Claude Code's system prompt for the Claude 5 models and published what should still go in your CLAUDE.md and skills

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