How to use Claude Code with multiple repositories?

Nest repos in workspace, add CLAUDE.md per repo cross-referencing others, use root CONTEXT.md for tasks, run dual instances for coordination.

What is CLAUDE.md for Claude Code?

Root file Claude reads first—project summary, paired repos, conventions, shared types. Instant context without prompts.

Best way to avoid Claude Code context loss?

Shared contract.ts + proxies like SimplyLouie for limits. Start sessions with "Read CLAUDE.md and CONTEXT.md."

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Claude Code's Multi-Repo Lifeline: CLAUDE.md and Context Hacks That Stick

Switching from backend to frontend? Claude Code blanks every time. These battle-tested hacks—rooted in token math and dev realities—keep context alive across repos.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

Developer terminal with Claude Code sessions open across API and frontend repositories

⚡ Key Takeaways

CLAUDE.md and CONTEXT.md slash re-explanation tokens by 70%, proven in multi-repo teams. 𝕏
Dual Claude instances + shared contracts enable coordinated changes without hallucination. 𝕏
Proxies like SimplyLouie extend sessions cheaply— but push Anthropic for native multi-repo support. 𝕏

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