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Claude Code: Access backend code for context, but prevent edits

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Developers can configure Claude Code to access backend repositories for reference without allowing modifications. By using the `--add-dir` flag to include a backend directory and simultaneously implementing a `deny` rule in the `.claude/settings.local.json` file, users can prevent Claude Code from making unintended edits. This setup ensures that Claude Code can read code and understand context from the backend, such as API routes and data structures like `OrderDto`, while maintaining the integrity of the backend codebase. AI

IMPACT Enables developers to leverage AI for code understanding without risking unintended modifications to critical backend systems.

RANK_REASON Describes a specific configuration and usage pattern for an existing AI tool (Claude Code).

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Claude Code: Access backend code for context, but prevent edits

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  1. dev.to — Claude Code tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Anhaia ·

    Let Claude Code Read Your Backend Repo, Not Edit It: --add-dir Plus One Deny Rule

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