[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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