[FEATURE] the /init command should create the CLAUDE.md file in the .claude folder instead of the root folder

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Jan 19, 2026 by shahulsley Closed Jan 23, 2026

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Problem Statement

Currently the /init command creates the CLAUDE.md file on the root folder

Proposed Solution

the /init command should create the CLAUDE.md file in the .claude folder instead of the root folder, which aligns better with config file placement.

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

Low - Nice to have

Feature Category

CLI commands and flags

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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