Claude, an AI coding assistant, can be a powerful tool for developers and non-developers alike. However, one of the biggest frustrations with using Claude is that it forgets user preferences and corrections after each session. This means that users have to reteach Claude their style and preferences every time they use it, which can be time-consuming and frustrating.
The Problem
The problem with Claude is that it starts from a blank slate every time it is used. This means that users have to correct its mistakes and teach it their style every time, which can be frustrating and feel like a waste of time. For most people, this is the single biggest reason AI feels frustrating - it never gets better at understanding the user.
The Solution
The solution to this problem is to use a simple prompt that makes Claude write its own notes. At the end of every meaningful session, users can run a prompt that makes Claude read back through the conversation, pull out every correction and preference, and format the whole thing as a clean file that can be saved and reloaded next time. This file is called a feedback file, and it contains everything Claude learned about the user during the session.
How to Use the Prompt
To use the prompt, users simply need to copy and paste it into the Claude conversation at the end of each session. The prompt will make Claude hand back a clean markdown summary with sections like 'Tone preferences', 'Content corrections', and 'Things to avoid'. This output is what becomes the feedback file.
Saving the Feedback File
The feedback file is a plain text file with a .md extension. Users can save it by opening a basic text app on their computer and pasting Claude's output into it. This file can then be loaded into a Claude Project, which is a folder on claude.ai that holds instructions and reference files.
Loading the Feedback File into a Claude Project
Claude Projects are a feature of the Claude Pro subscription. They allow users to create a personalized AI assistant that remembers their preferences and corrections. By loading the feedback file into a Claude Project, users can create a AI assistant that feels like it actually knows them. Free accounts can also use the feedback file by pasting its content into the system prompt of each new chat, although this requires slightly more clicks.
Why This Compounds
The feedback file compounds over time, allowing Claude to become sharper and more accurate. By running the prompt again at the end of each session and appending the new feedback to the file, Claude gets better at understanding the user's style and preferences. After a few weeks of use, Claude can feel like a personal assistant that actually knows the user, rather than a generic AI.
Pro Tips
Regular users can join the AI Builders community to learn more about how to use Claude and other AI tools. The community is led by @tenfoldmarc and provides weekly guides and builds, as well as live sessions where users can ask questions and get feedback on their projects.