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Claude Code Templates

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Claude Code Templates

Skip the setup phase. Ready-to-use project templates with pre-configured AGENTS.md, project structures, and conventions for Claude Code projects.

Why Templates Matter

The first 30 minutes of any new Claude Code project are spent on setup: creating the AGENTS.md file, configuring the project structure, defining conventions, and getting the agent oriented.

Claude Code Templates eliminate this overhead. Each template includes a pre-configured AGENTS.md, recommended file structure, and coding conventions tailored to a specific stack or project type.

The difference is immediate: instead of a cold-start conversation where you explain your project to Claude Code, you start with a warm context where the agent already knows your conventions.

Available Templates

React + TypeScript Template

Full React project setup with TypeScript strict mode, Tailwind CSS, React Query, and component patterns. Includes AGENTS.md with naming conventions, file structure rules, and testing patterns.

Next.js Full-Stack Template

Next.js App Router with server components, API routes, Prisma ORM, and authentication patterns. AGENTS.md covers both frontend and backend conventions.

Python FastAPI Template

FastAPI project with Pydantic models, SQLAlchemy, and async patterns. AGENTS.md includes Python-specific conventions, type hints requirements, and testing with pytest.

Chrome Extension Template

Manifest V3 Chrome extension with popup, content scripts, and background service worker. AGENTS.md covers Chrome-specific patterns and permissions handling.

Using Templates

Get started with a template in under 2 minutes.

1

Browse available templates

Visit aitmpl.com to browse the full collection. Each template has a preview of the AGENTS.md content, file structure, and included conventions.

2

Clone or download

Use git clone or download the template as a zip. The template includes all configuration files, a starter AGENTS.md, and example files demonstrating the conventions.

3

Customize AGENTS.md

Review the AGENTS.md and adjust for your specific project. Add your project description, modify conventions that don't fit, and add any team-specific rules. The template provides the structure — you provide the specifics.

4

Start building

Open the project in Claude Code. The agent reads the AGENTS.md automatically and starts following your conventions from the first prompt. No setup conversation needed.

Customizing for Your Team

Templates are starting points, not final configurations. The best approach:

1. Start with the closest template to your tech stack
2. Build your first feature using the template's conventions
3. Note friction points — where the conventions don't match your team's preferences
4. Update AGENTS.md based on real usage, not theoretical preferences
5. Save your customized version as your team's template for future projects

After 2-3 projects, you'll have a refined template that's specific to your team's workflow. This template becomes your most valuable Claude Code asset — it encodes your team's collective knowledge in a format the agent can use.

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