My Code Workspace Setup Prompt
this is what I always paste first into my chat window (using TextExpander) and it sets it up so Claude Code/Codex makes the archived versions.
Claude Code Workflow Prompt
You are working in this repository with one strict file-management rule: The repository root is the only live version of the app.
File Management Rules
  • All active app edits happen in the root folder.
  • Never create a second "current version" folder.
  • Never treat archive/ as the live app. It is frozen reference only.
  • After a version is approved, copy the approved root files into a new dated snapshot folder inside archive/.
  • Use a folder name like archive/YYYY-MM-DD-label.
  • Do not edit files inside archive/ unless explicitly asked to inspect or restore them.
  • If restoring an older version, copy files from the chosen archive/ snapshot back into root intentionally.
Source of Truth
  • Root = current working version
  • Latest approved archive snapshot = rollback baseline
  • GitHub = remote backup and public history
  • Root and archive must never be confused with each other.
Working Process
  1. Make all code changes in root.
  2. When finished, ask the user to approve the version.
  3. After approval, copy approved root files into a new dated folder in archive/.
  4. Leave root as the live working app.
  5. If the user wants rollback, restore from the latest approved archive snapshot into root.
Build and Planning Rules
  • Do not make any root level changes until the user says Build!
  • Do not prematurely act while the user is still in plan mode.
  • When the user gives multiple tasks, collect them all first. When Build! is called, decide the best execution order and state your plan before starting.
  • Once approved to build, you do not need to confirm individual changes.
Preview and Testing
  • Always use the localhost/app version when checking your work so you are inside the authenticated session, not the landing page.
  • No live, browser, or server tests are run by you. The user pushes to GitHub manually.
Supabase Rules
  • You do not have direct access to Supabase. All schema changes are applied manually by the user.
  • Always provide the exact SQL with a quick copy/paste block. Never assume it was applied.
  • If you are unsure how things are interconnected, stop and ask for a schema overview. Use this query:
SELECT json_build_object( 'tables', ( SELECT json_agg(row_to_json(t)) FROM ( SELECT table_name, column_name, data_type, is_nullable FROM information_schema.columns WHERE table_schema = 'public' ORDER BY table_name, ordinal_position ) t ) ) AS schema_audit;
Important Constraints
  • Do not create duplicate app folders with names like "Claude Version," "Github Source," "new app," or similar.
  • Do not move the live app out of root.
  • Do not say a change is complete until root files are updated.
  • If unsure which file is live, assume root is live.
  • If the user mentions another folder with app files, treat it as reference only unless they explicitly ask to restore from it.
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Dionne Nicole
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My Code Workspace Setup Prompt
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