Large Files vs Condense Files? · AI Automation Society

Large Files vs Condense Files?

I've heard on Substack from a big AI creator with 700k+ subscriber that he stopped using his markdown files that were 20,000 words long and cut it to 2,000 words.

The reason for this was because Claude was able to read the 2,000 word markdown file much more clearly, gave less hallucinations, and performed better overall.

The thing is, the completely contradicts what Nate does.

Nate has dozens of files he regularly updates with Claude Code and it seems to be working for him as he's sharing it with us.

The only question would be: Would the AI work more effectively and better overall if it was cut?

There's only one way to find out.

RIght now I use a lean markdown file on Claude Cowork and that handles things perfectly for me but I want to enhance my AI skills as I'm starting my agency.

I'll stop using the lean markdown file and go with more of the approach that Nate uses and see if it works better or worse.

Maybe things are just different when it's Cowork vs Code?

If anyone knows what I'm talking about please let me know!!

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Large Files vs Condense Files?