Andrej Karpathy-Inspired Coding Guidelines for Claude Code

Andrej Karpathy Skills is a repository aimed at enhancing the behavior of Claude Code through a single CLAUDE.md file. This file is derived from Andrej Karpathy's insights into common pitfalls encountered when using large language models (LLMs) for coding tasks.

The repository outlines four key principles to improve coding practices:

• Think Before Coding - Encourages explicit reasoning and clarification before making assumptions.
• Simplicity First - Advocates for minimal code solutions without unnecessary complexity.
• Surgical Changes - Focuses on making only necessary edits to existing code without overhauling unrelated sections.
• Goal-Driven Execution - Stresses the importance of defining clear success criteria for coding tasks.

These principles are designed to help developers avoid common mistakes and streamline their coding processes, ultimately leading to cleaner and more efficient code.