bootspring_generate
Regenerate the CLAUDE.md context file with current project state.
Overview
The bootspring_generate tool regenerates your project's CLAUDE.md file, updating it with the latest project information, configurations, and learnings. This ensures your AI assistant always has accurate context about your project.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
full | boolean | No | Full regeneration including .mcp.json and todo.md |
Usage Examples
Basic Generation
Use the bootspring_generate tool with no parameters
Response:
Generated CLAUDE.md at /path/to/project/CLAUDE.md
Full Generation
Use the bootspring_generate tool with:
- full: true
Response:
Generated CLAUDE.md at /path/to/project/CLAUDE.md
Generated .mcp.json at /path/to/project/.mcp.json
Generated todo.md at /path/to/project/todo.md
What Gets Generated
CLAUDE.md Contents
The generated file includes:
Configuration
Configure generation in bootspring.config.js:
When to Regenerate
Automatically Trigger
Consider regenerating when:
- Adding new dependencies
- Changing project structure
- Updating configurations
- After major feature additions
- Changing coding standards
Manual Trigger
Use the tool directly when you want to ensure context is fresh:
Regenerate my CLAUDE.md file
CLI Integration
You can also regenerate via CLI:
Generated File Location
By default, CLAUDE.md is created in your project root:
my-project/
├── CLAUDE.md # Generated context file
├── package.json
├── src/
└── ...
Customization
Custom Sections
Add project-specific sections:
Exclude Patterns
Control what gets detected:
Error Handling
No Config Found
If no configuration exists:
Warning: No bootspring.config.js found, using defaults
Generated CLAUDE.md at /path/to/project/CLAUDE.md
Permission Error
If the file cannot be written:
Best Practices
Version Control
Commit CLAUDE.md to version control so the entire team benefits from consistent AI context.
Regular Updates
Regenerate periodically, especially after significant changes.
Review Generated Content
Verify the generated content is accurate and add custom sections for project-specific context.
Keep It Current
An outdated context file can lead to incorrect AI suggestions.
Related Tools
- bootspring_context - More context operations
- bootspring_memory - Memory provides recent learnings
- bootspring_seed - Seed includes generation