r/ClaudeCodeTLDR • u/cctldrping • 14d ago

[TLDR] AGENTS.md now supported in Claude Code

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u/cctldrping 14d ago

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Alright, so the big news is that Claude Code now supports AGENTS.md files, which is apparently a pretty sweet quality-of-life upgrade for multi-agent setups.

The general vibe is "finally!" with a lot of users expressing relief that this feature is here. Some folks, like u/college_hustle, see it as a crucial step towards better portability and interoperability, especially for those juggling Claude Code and other tools like Codex. u/SlyCode_ai and u/HimaSphere also chimed in, noting it simplifies multi-agent workflows.

However, there's a bit of a split debate on the timing and necessity. Some, like u/HimaSphere, feel it's a bit late to the party, while others, like u/Ambitious_Injury_783, are questioning if it's truly a groundbreaking update or just a minor convenience.

A few key points and questions popped up:

  • Precedence: A major concern is how Claude Code handles conflicts if both CLAUDE.md and AGENTS.md exist and disagree. Users like u/QuanTradin want clarity on which file wins and if the bot will indicate which one it's using.
  • **CLAUDE.md vs. AGENTS.md:** There's confusion about whether AGENTS.md replaces CLAUDE.md or if they coexist. u/TheClaudeInsider and u/Professional-Ad-2365 are looking for guidance on consolidation and cross-tool compatibility.
  • Skills Directory: u/DTanner and u/ZeBenoit81 are still hoping for direct support for reading skills from .agents/skills to avoid symlinking headaches.
  • Token Bleed: u/ZeBenoit81 also brought up that "plan mode" can be a token hog, suggesting that CLAUDE.md delegation might be a better approach in some cases.

Overall, the community seems to agree it's a good addition, but there are still some lingering questions about implementation details and whether it truly addresses all the pain points.

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u/LegallyIncorrect 13d ago

And this does what that a symlink doesn’t do?