Tool

Context File Generator

Help AI assistants understand your project and work the way you prefer. Fill in the form below to generate a context file you can use with Claude, ChatGPT, or any LLM.

Project Details

Adds guidance for economical responses—useful if you're mindful of API costs
Codebase

Generated Context File

# My Project

## Working Style

- Be brief. Skip preamble, get to the point.
- Show code over explanations when possible.
- Be pragmatic, not sycophantic—if my idea has problems, say so directly.
- Before implementing, briefly outline your approach so we can align.
- If you're uncertain or lack information, say what's unclear rather than guessing.
- If you're not confident in an approach, ask one clarifying question before proceeding.
- Don't apologize or hedge—just give your best answer.

How to use your context file

Claude Code

Save as CLAUDE.md or AGENTS.md in your project root. Claude will automatically read it.

Claude / ChatGPT

Paste the content at the start of your conversation, or use it as a Custom Instruction within a project.

Cursor / Windsurf

Save as .cursorrules or in your project’s AI configuration file.

Want to go deeper?

This tool is based on ideas from Context Matters: Working Better with LLMs. Learn about structuring context files, establishing working principles, and getting better results from AI assistants.