CLAUDE.md Builder
Claude.md Builder

Build your AI
operating system

Answer a few questions, connect your tools, and get a production-ready CLAUDE.md file — the knowledge layer that makes every Claude session smarter.

What CLAUDE.md actually does
Most people open Claude and start typing. That's like hiring a brilliant assistant and never telling them anything about your business.
Without CLAUDE.md

Claude starts every session from scratch — no context about who you are, how you write, what you sell, or what good looks like to you. You spend the first 10 minutes re-explaining yourself.

With CLAUDE.md

Every session starts with Claude already knowing your business, your voice, your rules, and your knowledge base. You go straight to directing work — no re-explaining, no generic outputs.

Your CLAUDE.md compounds over time. Every time you refine it, every future session gets sharper. It's an investment that pays back on every single use.
How Claude Dispatch works
Dispatch turns your phone into a command centre. Your desktop does all the heavy lifting — your phone just gives the orders.
1
Your desktop is the worker

The Claude desktop app runs in the background, connected to your tools — Gmail, Notion, Google Drive, Slack, or whatever you use. This is where actual tasks execute.

2
Your phone is the command chair

From the Dispatch tab in the Claude mobile app, you spawn tasks that run simultaneously on your desktop. Each task gets its own session — its own context, its own files, its own connectors.

3
You direct, Claude executes

While you're making coffee, driving, or watching your kids — Claude is running 2–3 hours of real work in parallel. You check in when you have a moment, redirect if needed, and come back to finished outputs.

Example: Start "pull competitor updates" and "draft the proposal from the Notion database" before you leave your desk. Both run in parallel while you're out. Review and redirect one-handed from your phone.
Part 1 — Desktop setup
Do this once before anything else.
1
Install the Claude desktop app

Download from claude.ai/download and sign in with your Anthropic account.

2
Open Cowork and connect your tools

Inside the desktop app, open Cowork. Connect Gmail, Notion, Google Drive, Slack — whichever services are part of your workflow. Each connector you add becomes available to every Dispatch session.

3
Create your Cowork workspace folder

This is the folder Claude reads from and writes to. Create a dedicated folder — e.g. ~/cowork — and set it as your Cowork workspace. All your files, templates, and PDFs go here.

4
Place your CLAUDE.md and knowledge base files here

Once you've generated your CLAUDE.md with this builder, save it as CLAUDE.md in your workspace folder. Put all your PDF frameworks, templates, and reference documents alongside it in the same folder.

Tell Dispatch to read your CLAUDE.md at the start of each session. Once loaded, the instructions it writes for each task are dramatically sharper. Skip this and you get generic outputs.
5
Sync your workspace folder with Google Drive

Dispatch can't send files directly to your phone yet — but Google Drive solves this completely. Sync your workspace folder so everything Claude saves on your desktop appears on your phone automatically, and vice versa.

6
Keep your desktop awake

Tasks run on your desktop while you're away. Disable sleep mode or set a long screen timeout before you step out. If your computer sleeps, running tasks will pause.

Part 2 — Mobile setup
Your phone is the interface. Everything runs on your desktop.
1
Install the Claude mobile app

Available on iOS and Android. Sign in with the same Anthropic account as your desktop app.

2
Open the Dispatch tab

Find Dispatch in the bottom navigation. This is your command interface — every task you create here spawns a new independent session on your desktop.

3
Run a test task first

Before going parallel, run one simple task to confirm the connection is working — try "Read my CLAUDE.md file and summarise my business in one paragraph." If it comes back correctly, you're ready.

4
Then run two tasks at the same time

From the same Dispatch conversation, kick off two tasks simultaneously. Watch them run in parallel on your desktop. This is the workflow — not one task at a time.

Things to know before you rely on it
Gotchas nobody warns you about until you hit them.

Folder access approvals. Each new task session will ask for folder access approval on your desktop. Keep your screen awake when starting tasks — there's no way around this, it's a security requirement. Approve each one as it appears.

Use shorthand for folders — not full paths. Instead of typing out /Users/yourname/documents/work/projects/cowork, set up a shortcut like "workspace" or "editor mode" in your CLAUDE.md once. Then just say "go to workspace/proposals" and Claude figures it out.

Load CLAUDE.md before delegating tasks. At the start of every session, tell Dispatch: "Read my CLAUDE.md file first." Once your rules are loaded, every task it creates will be calibrated to your voice, context, and workflow. Skip this and outputs will be generic.

Which Claude mode to use when
Dispatch is one of several modes. Each has its own lane.
Dispatch
Away from desk, need multiple tasks running in parallel from your phone
Web sessions
Remote coding, prototyping, or research from any browser
Channels
Automated triggers sent via Telegram or Discord into a running session
Remote control
Watching Claude work live on your desktop from another device

Simple rule: if you're away from your desk and need real work running in parallel — use Dispatch. Everything else has its own lane.

How to use this builder
Five steps. Takes about 10 minutes. The output works immediately.
1

Add your API key at the top of this page. Get one free at console.anthropic.com. It stays in your browser only — never stored anywhere.

2

Fill in your profile — your name, role, industry, location, and what you primarily use Claude for. Be specific. This is the foundation everything else builds on.

3

Analyze your website — paste your URL and Claude will scan it to extract your products, services, and brand voice automatically. No website? Skip and continue.

4

Define your voice — select your communication style, paste a writing sample (an email, a LinkedIn post, anything you've written), and describe what you never want Claude to say or do.

5

Set up your knowledge base — select the types of files you have, list their filenames, and briefly describe when Claude should reference each one. For example: upload a PDF on sales frameworks or copywriting principles and Claude will draw on those methods when helping you write deals and proposals.

6

Generate and download — one click builds your complete CLAUDE.md file. Download it, save it as CLAUDE.md in your Cowork workspace folder, and you're live.

The key insight: Two people using the same tools. One builds a knowledge system — a CLAUDE.md with their rules, voice, and workflows, plus a library of reference documents. The other just opens Claude when they're stuck. Within weeks, one is working at 5× the pace. The surfaces will keep changing. Your knowledge layer compounds with every use. Build the system, not just the habit.

Anthropic API key required
This tool uses Claude to analyze your website and generate your file. Get a free key at console.anthropic.com — your key stays in your browser only and is never stored or sent anywhere except Anthropic's API.

Tell Claude who you are

This becomes the foundation of your CLAUDE.md — the context Claude carries into every session.

Be specific. The more detail here, the more tailored your CLAUDE.md will be.

Analyze your website

Claude visits your site and extracts your products, services, positioning, and brand language. This saves you having to write it all out manually.

Claude will read your homepage and any key pages it can find. Works best with content-rich websites.

No website yet? Skip this step and describe your business manually in the Profile section. The generator will work with whatever information you provide.

Define your voice

Claude needs to write in your voice, not its default one. Describe how you communicate so every output sounds like you.

Select all that apply — these become your tone fingerprint.
This is the single most powerful input. Even 3–4 sentences helps a lot.

Build your knowledge base

Upload PDFs, documents, and frameworks you want Claude to reference. These live in your Cowork workspace folder alongside CLAUDE.md.

What type of files do you have?
List your files

Pro tip: Upload frameworks from your favourite authors — books on sales, copywriting, deal-making, business strategy, or your niche. For example, if you upload a PDF on offer creation or persuasion frameworks, Claude will reference those principles when helping you write deals, proposals, and copy. The more targeted your files, the sharper the output.

These exact filenames will be referenced in your CLAUDE.md so Claude knows to load them for relevant tasks.

Generate your CLAUDE.md

Claude will synthesize everything — your profile, website analysis, voice, and knowledge base — into a complete operating system file.