Claude Code settings guide

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Token burn: Medium burn

Moderate; a few settings changes save money. Last reviewed April 2026; plans and model names change often, so check the tool's own pricing page before you buy.

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Create a CLAUDE.md file in your project root — it's Claude Code's persistent memory system, loaded automatically at the start of every session.

Use /add-dir to add only the specific folders Claude Code needs — adding the entire repo for small tasks burns API tokens unnecessarily.

Use 'claude --continue' to resume the last session — avoids re-establishing context and saves the tokens it takes to re-explain your project.

Run bash commands with ! prefix (e.g. !npm test) — Claude Code can see the output and fix failures automatically in the same session.

Use compact mode (/compact) periodically in long sessions — it summarizes conversation history to free up context window without losing important context.

Combine Claude Code with git: 'claude commit' generates semantic commit messages from your changes — saves time and keeps history clean.

Use multi-agent mode for parallel tasks: run two terminal windows with Claude Code, each working on a different feature branch simultaneously.

API cost estimate

Monthly cost at list prices (September 2026), before and after a token cut you choose.

Requests per day: 20ModelToken cut from better settings (your assumption): 25%₹ per US$ (set today's rate)

Now: $4.80; ₹403
After a 25% cut: $3.60; ₹302
Saved per month: $1.20; ₹101

Assumes about 1,500 input and 500 output tokens per request (medium burn). Excludes caching discounts, search or request fees and taxes. Check the vendor's pricing page before budgeting.

Reveaxa guide reference: RVX-T-claude-code