How to use Claude Code with multiple repositories?

Drop CLAUDE.md in each repo root with cross-references, conventions, pairings. For tasks, add workspace/CONTEXT.md and prompt Claude to read it first.

Does Claude Code remember context across repos?

No native persistence. Use docs and shared contracts to prime it fresh each time—works like a charm.

Best proxy for Claude Code rate limits?

SimplyLouie at $2/month handles heavy multi-repo sessions without interruptions.

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Claude Code's Multi-Repo Headache: The CLAUDE.md Hack That Actually Works

Claude Code shines solo, but multi-repo chaos kills it. Here's the underground playbook to glue contexts together—before you burn out re-explaining.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read 10 views

Developer terminals open to Claude Code sessions across multiple repositories with CLAUDE.md files

⚡ Key Takeaways

CLAUDE.md in each repo root instantly bridges context gaps across projects. 𝕏
Dual Claude instances for parallel work: one per repo, single responsibility. 𝕏
Shared contracts + CONTEXT.md = token-efficient, systemic AI coding. 𝕏

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