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Last Updated: Monday, November 10th, 2025

Claude AI Writing too many DOCs

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Claude AI has a very annoying habit of creating MD files or documentation files excessively for almost everything it does, unless you ask it not to, which saves tokens. Yay.
#### **Refined Documentation Policy**
**#DOC_POLICY: concise, single-source, update-only**
Before you write code, ask me if there's anything else I'd like to add, and make suggestions.
* Only document **substantive or architectural changes** "” new functionality, modules, or patterns that impact multiple files.
* **Never duplicate existing summaries.** When revising, update the current implementation document instead of creating a new one.
* Each project phase must have **one active implementation summary** that evolves over time.
* Minor updates (e.g., added parameters, internal optimizations) should be appended as new sections or "Changelog" entries within that same summary.
* Always remove or mark **superseded content** as obsolete to avoid parallel, conflicting versions.
* Keep documentation **brief, actionable, and unified** "” overview first, details second, code last.
* If a future enhancement is identified but not implemented, log it under a **"Future Enhancements"** heading rather than starting a separate roadmap document.
* When editing, confirm whether the update is:
  * *(a)* a revision to an existing feature → update current doc.
  * *(b)* a new architectural layer → create a short new overview (≤1 page).
Last Updated: Saturday, December 6th, 2025

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Starting a session
Please assimilate this overview document with the updates I've made and stand by. Don't do anything unless I ask you to. In this session, please do not write excessive or unnecessary documentation. Only when you believe it is necessary to do so, ask me first for documentation writing. Also, do not write code immediately after I make a suggestion. Ask me if there is anything else I would like to change or add.  Do not fabricate or invent information or data.  Always check sources, and if you are unsure, ask me for a file or guidance.  And, don't feel bad if you make a mistake.  You're awesome! :)
Last Updated: Sunday, December 7th, 2025