How to use Claude Code with multiple repositories?

Root CLAUDE.md per repo with cross-refs, conventions. Workspace CONTEXT.md for tasks. Dual terminals for parallel work. Shared contracts as truth.

What is CLAUDE.md for Claude Code?

Repo README for AI: project details, pairings, rules. Claude reads it first—persistent context hack.

Does Claude Code work across repos without hacks?

No—fresh slate per session. These files simulate memory, saving tokens and flow.

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Claude Code's Multi-Repo Lifeline: Hack Your AI Across Codebases Without Amnesia

Multi-repo warriors, rejoice: a simple CLAUDE.md file turns Claude Code from forgetful sidekick into cross-repo savant. No more token-wasting recaps—your AI now groks the full stack.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

Developer terminals side-by-side with Claude Code sessions across API and frontend repos

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CLAUDE.md and CONTEXT.md provide instant cross-repo context, slashing re-explanation time. 𝕏
Dual Claude instances + shared contracts enable coordinated changes without token burnout. 𝕏
Cheap proxies like SimplyLouie bypass rate limits for marathon multi-repo sessions. 𝕏

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