CLAUDE PROJECTS — SETUP CHECKLIST
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dailyai.tips

Use this checklist every time you start a new Claude Project.

[ ] Name the project after an OUTCOME, not a topic
    Good: "Weekly newsletter", "Client onboarding drafts"
    Bad:  "Marketing", "Writing"

[ ] Write custom instructions (3 sections max)
    1. WHO you're writing for (one sentence)
    2. TONE in 3 adjectives
    3. BANNED words/phrases

[ ] Upload reference files (2–5 is the sweet spot)
    - Brand guide or style doc
    - 1–2 examples of your best past output
    - FAQ or product/service overview
    - Any recurring brief or template

[ ] Test with one real task
    Ask it to do something you'd normally do in 20 minutes.
    If the output needs heavy editing, refine your instructions.

[ ] Set a "refresh" reminder
    Add a calendar reminder every 90 days to update the files.

TIPS
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- One project per client or workflow — don't mix contexts
- Keep instructions under 400 words; Claude reads all of it
- Use Projects for recurring work; use plain chats for one-offs
- If you share a project with teammates, add a "you are helping [name]'s team" line

REMINDER: Replace this file with your own polished version.