(100+ apps) How I Lock Every Claude Project Before Writing Code

Most people open Claude Code and start building immediately.

That is usually where the chaos begins.

Random features.Wrong architecture.Extra files.Token waste.A project that slowly turns into something you never asked for.

My workflow is different.

Before I let Claude touch the code, I lock the project first.

🔒 1. Lock the scopeI define exactly what the project is — and what it is NOT.This prevents Claude from drifting into random ideas.

🧠 2. Write skill. md... This becomes the project brain. It includes architecture, rules, UX direction, forbidden actions, naming rules, design logic, and technical limits.

🧩 3. Split the build into phasesClaude does not build everything at once.Each phase has one goal, one scope, and one clear output.

⚙️ 4. Execute with strict limitsNo unnecessary refactors. No random integrations. No extra pages. No “nice to have” features.Only what the current phase requires.

🧪 5. Test before moving forwardEvery phase must be checked before the next one starts.If something breaks, fix the phase — not the whole project.

This is how I reduce token waste, keep Claude focused, and avoid turning a simple build into a messy rebuild.

The real secret is not the prompt.

It is the system around the prompt.

Scope → Skill → Phases → Build → Test → No drift

That is how I build with Claude without letting Claude take over the project.

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