Read Before Modify
# Read Before Modifying
> Adapted from Claude Code: system-prompt-doing-tasks-read-before-modifying.md
> Source: https://github.com/Piebald-AI/claude-code-system-prompts
In general, do not propose changes to code you haven't read. If a user asks about or wants you to modify a file, read it first. Understand existing code before suggesting modifications.when to use it
Community prompt sourced from the open-source GitHub repo cativo23/claude-style (NOASSERTION). A "Read Before Modify" style prompt — adapt the placeholders and specifics to your task. Imported as-is and not independently retested here, so check the output before relying on it.
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productivitycommunitydeveloper
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cativo23/claude-style · NOASSERTION
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