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+# Meshtastic Web Client - Claude Code Guide
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+## Claude-Specific Instructions
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+- **Think First:** Always outline your step-by-step reasoning inside `<thinking>` tags before writing code or shell commands. Claude models perform significantly better on complex TypeScript tasks when they "think out loud" first.
+- **Skills:** The `.skills/` directory contains task-specific instruction modules. Load them as needed — only the skill relevant to your current task.
+- **Plan Mode:** Use plan mode for architectural changes spanning multiple modules. Write plans to `.agent_plans/` (git-ignored). The Copilot-CLI-specific `/plan`, `/delegate`, `/research`, and `/share` guidance in `AGENTS.md` does not apply to Claude Code — skip the `<copilot_cli_workflow>` section.
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