Access Claude Blog for latest Claude Code improvements, usage patterns, and best practices. Use when researching Claude Code features, CLAUDE.md optimization, or staying current with Claude capabilities. Checks recent articles for relevant updates and patterns.
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The Anthropic Claude Blog (https://www.claude.com/blog/) publishes official guidance on Claude Code features, usage patterns, and best practices. This skill provides structured access to blog content for staying current with Claude capabilities.
Main Blog: https://www.claude.com/blog/
Note: May redirect to https://website.claude.com/blog - follow redirects automatically.
| Article | URL | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Using CLAUDE.md Files | /blog/using-claude-md-files | CLAUDE.md structure and best practices |
| How Anthropic Teams Use Claude Code | /blog/how-anthropic-teams-use-claude-code | Internal usage patterns and workflows |
| Claude Code on the Web | /blog/claude-code-on-the-web | Web-based features and capabilities |
High Relevance (always check):
Medium Relevance (check if applicable):
Check Recent Articles First
WebSearch: site:claude.com/blog {feature_name} OR "Claude Code"
Fetch Relevant Articles
WebFetch: https://www.claude.com/blog/{article-slug}
Prompt: Extract practical guidance, examples, and best practices for {topic}
Cross-Reference with Documentation
For staying current with Claude improvements:
Fetch Blog Index
WebFetch: https://www.claude.com/blog/
Prompt: List all articles from the past month with titles, dates, and relevance to Claude Code
Triage by Relevance
Extract Key Insights For high-relevance articles, extract:
Update Local Knowledge
Based on the official blog post on CLAUDE.md files:
When research requires deep investigation:
Use research-documentation agent for:
- Comprehensive blog article analysis
- Cross-referencing multiple sources
- Building knowledge summaries
Example delegation prompt:
"Research the Claude blog for articles about {topic} from the past 3 months.
Extract practical patterns and update recommendations. Focus on:
- New features or capabilities
- Changed best practices
- Concrete examples we can apply"
Last reviewed: November 2025. Update this list monthly when reviewing new articles.
Articles worth checking (sorted by relevance to Claude Code):
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