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They used Claude Cowork to separate instructions, notes, and logs so the same non-coding process could be reused across projects.

Done with Claude Cowork· Intermediate· Jun 2026

What they did
The poster described a setup in Claude Cowork that already included Context, Projects, Outputs, and Templates, with guidance split between account-wide, Cowork-wide, and project-level settings. In the discussion, experienced users recommended keeping general preferences in the broadest settings, putting the main operating rules in an HQ-level CLAUDE.md, adding extra CLAUDE.md files only where a project or workstation needs them, and using MEMORY.md or local folders for conversation history, current status, and working files. One commenter added that beginners can start with Cowork’s built-in instruction areas and move to files later.
How it went
The thread frames this as a workable way to run repeated non-coding jobs while keeping each area of work separated. No metrics were shared, and the main drawback raised was that the system can get confusing if it grows into too many folders, files, and layers of rules.
Tips
Start with the smallest setup that covers your needs, then add layers only when a project truly requires them. Another user keeps a separate backup folder for artifacts, schedules, and skills so the system can be reused or transferred later.

Try it yourself with Claude Cowork

Help me design a reusable setup for [type of non-coding project] that I can use again across multiple jobs. Recommend a folder structure, one main instruction file, optional project-specific instruction files, a place for notes and status updates, and a run log that records what changed each time. Before you delete, overwrite, submit, or send anything, pause and ask for my approval. Then explain how I should launch the next project from this setup and how to keep everything organized.

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