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+# 2026-02-14
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+## 08:10 - CLAUDE.md optimization: reference docs belong in skill files
+- **Type:** insight
+- **Tags:** claude-code, claude-md, optimization, pattern
+- **Memory:** [claudemd-optimization-reference-docs-belong-in-skill-files-390d40](graph/insights/claudemd-optimization-reference-docs-belong-in-skill-files-390d40.md)
+- **Summary:** Optimized ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md from 161 to 32 lines (80% reduction). Key pattern: move CLI reference