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settings-management

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Central authority for Claude Code configuration and settings. Covers settings.json files (user, project, enterprise), available settings, permission settings, sandbox settings, settings precedence, plugin configuration, environment variables, and tools available to Claude. Assists with configuring Claude Code behavior, managing permissions, setting up enterprise policies, and troubleshooting configuration issues. Delegates 100% to docs-management skill for official documentation.

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melodic-software

melodic-software/claude-code-plugins

Plugin

claude-ecosystem

Repository
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melodic-software/claude-code-plugins
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plugins/claude-ecosystem/skills/settings-management/SKILL.md

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January 21, 2026

Install Skill

Select agents to install to:

Scope:
npx add-skill https://github.com/melodic-software/claude-code-plugins/blob/main/plugins/claude-ecosystem/skills/settings-management/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill settings-management

Installation paths:

Claude
.claude/skills/settings-management/
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Instructions

# Configuration Meta Skill

## 🚨 MANDATORY: Invoke docs-management First

> **STOP - Before providing ANY response about Claude Code configuration or settings:**
>
> 1. **INVOKE** `docs-management` skill
> 2. **QUERY** for the user's specific topic
> 3. **BASE** all responses EXCLUSIVELY on official documentation loaded
>
> **Skipping this step results in outdated or incorrect information.**

### Verification Checkpoint

Before responding, verify:

- [ ] Did I invoke docs-management skill?
- [ ] Did official documentation load?
- [ ] Is my response based EXCLUSIVELY on official docs?

If ANY checkbox is unchecked, STOP and invoke docs-management first.

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## Overview

Central authority for Claude Code configuration and settings. This skill uses **100% delegation to docs-management** - it contains NO duplicated official documentation.

**Architecture:** Pure delegation with keyword registry. All official documentation is accessed via docs-management skill queries.

## When to Use This Skill

**Keywords:** settings, configuration, settings.json, environment variables, permissions, sandbox, enterprise settings, managed-settings.json, user settings, project settings, local settings, tools, hooks configuration, model configuration, plugin settings, precedence

**Use this skill when:**

- Configuring settings.json files
- Understanding settings hierarchy and precedence
- Setting up permission rules (allow, deny, ask)
- Configuring sandbox settings
- Managing enterprise policies
- Setting environment variables
- Understanding available tools
- Configuring plugin settings
- Troubleshooting configuration issues

## Keyword Registry for docs-management Queries

Use these keywords when querying docs-management skill for official documentation:

### Settings Files

| Topic | Keywords |
| --- | --- |
| Overview | "settings", "settings.json", "configuration files" |
| User Settings | "user settings", "~/.claude/settings.json" |
| Project Settings | ".claude/settings.json", "p

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