claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Feature Request] Configurable .claude folder location and multi-config support [1 comments, 2 participants]

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Bug Description I'd like to put a .claude folder elsewhere from my project, but I can't do so. It would be nice to be able to set where those .claude instructions are, and even put several and merge them if possible (tho it's not my requirement)

Environment Info

  • Platform: linux
  • Terminal: pycharm
  • Version: 2.1.107
  • Feedback ID: 8a876c2c-3b19-4924-986a-bd92e43b19b6

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TL;DR

Consider configuring the .claude folder path through environment variables or command-line options, if available, to relocate it from the project directory.

Guidance

  • Investigate the documentation for version 2.1.107 to see if there's an option to specify a custom path for the .claude folder.
  • Check if there are any environment variables that can be set to override the default location of the .claude folder.
  • Look into the PyCharm terminal settings to see if there's a way to configure the working directory or environment variables for the project.
  • If no direct configuration option is available, consider using a symbolic link to relocate the .claude folder.

Notes

The issue lacks specific details about the .claude instructions and how they are being used, which makes it difficult to provide a more precise solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Since there's no clear indication of a configuration option to change the .claude folder location, using a workaround such as a symbolic link might be the most feasible approach.

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