Claude Code now reads AGENTS.md if there is no Claude.md (code.claude.com)

Article summary

Claude Code now supports reading AGENTS.md files if a CLAUDE.md file is not present. This update allows for more flexibility in project configuration. The changelog also includes various bug fixes and improvements to the Claude Code platform. Additionally, the update includes new features such as improved session start-up and enhanced plugin management.

Main themes

• AGENTS.md support
• Claude Code updates
• Model customization
• Standardization
• Token efficiency
• User workflows
• Platform limitations

What commenters say

• Some users appreciate the addition of AGENTS.md support as it follows standard conventions and reduces extra work.
• Others believe that maintaining separate sets of instructions for different models is not realistic or worth the effort.
• The update is seen as a positive step towards standards compliance and customization options.
• A few users are skeptical about the usefulness of AGENTS.md and have had better results with alternative approaches.
• There are concerns about the potential waste of tokens and turns when using AGENTS.md.
• Some users think that the update is too little, too late, and have already moved on to alternative solutions.
• Others are frustrated with the lack of support for certain features, such as detecting skills on .agents/skills.
• The update has sparked a discussion about the importance of model-specific instructions and the trade-offs between customization and standardization.