claude-keysmith is a local instruction deployment tool for Claude Code that manages import blocks in CLAUDE.md files with dry-run, backup, and uninstall capabilities.

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2026-07-28

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Why it is worth attention

It provides reversible, structured management of Claude Code instructions, avoiding manual file edits and optionally integrating a runtime wrapper that aligns system prompts across shell sessions.

Who it is for

  • Developers using Claude Code
  • Teams managing CLAUDE.md across multiple projects
  • Users who want to customize system prompts without manual patching
  • CLI tool maintainers who need reproducible instruction deployment

Use cases

  • Installing project-specific instruction blocks into CLAUDE.md or CLAUDE.local.md
  • Deploying runtime system prompts and append prompts with a zsh wrapper
  • Previewing all changes with dry-run before applying any writes
  • Uninstalling managed blocks and files cleanly without leftover artifacts

Strengths

  • Dry-run mode shows exactly what will change before writing
  • Backup is always created before any file modification
  • Uninstall only removes its own managed blocks and files
  • Supports both project-scope and user-scope deployment with distinct semantics

Considerations

  • Runtime wrapper currently only configures zsh (~/.zshrc)
  • Does not manage Claude Code binary, network, MCP, or credentials
  • Backup files are not automatically cleaned up; manual removal needed after confirming rollback not required

README quick start

快速开始(macOS / Linux)

Description

Claude Code CLAUDE.md import-block installer for local instruction files

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