# 2026-02-14 ## 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