[DOCS] `/doctor` docs omit checked-in `CLAUDE.md` trimming of codebase-derivable content
Documentation Type
Unclear/confusing documentation
Documentation Location
https://code.claude.com/docs/en/commands
Section/Topic
The /doctor row in the "All commands" table.
Current Documentation
The /doctor description currently says it:
"deduplicates localCLAUDE.mdfiles against checked-in ones, migrates always-loaded guidance into skills and nestedCLAUDE.mdfiles that load on demand"
This describes overlap between local and checked-in memory files, but not the separate v2.1.206 check for content that Claude can derive from the repository itself.
What's Wrong or Missing?
Claude Code v2.1.206 adds a /doctor check that proposes trimming checked-in CLAUDE.md files by removing guidance Claude can derive from the codebase. The command reference does not identify this check or distinguish it from deduplicating a local CLAUDE.md against a checked-in one.
Those are different cleanup decisions: one removes duplicate instructions across files, while the new check reduces checked-in context by recognizing repository facts that do not need to be repeated as instructions. Without that distinction, users cannot tell from the reference that /doctor reviews checked-in project memory for codebase-derivable content.
Suggested Improvement
Extend the /doctor row with a separate clause, for example:
Reviews checked-in CLAUDE.md files for content Claude can derive directly from the codebase and, with confirmation, proposes trimming that content to reduce always-loaded context.
Keep this separate from the existing local-versus-checked-in deduplication clause, and retain the existing statement that /doctor reports findings and asks before changing files.
Impact
Medium - Makes feature difficult to understand
Additional Context
Affected Pages:
| Page | Line(s) | Context |
|------|---------|---------|
| https://code.claude.com/docs/en/commands | 74 | /doctor capabilities and confirmation behavior |
Total scope: 1 page affected.
Version: Added in Claude Code v2.1.206.