CLAUDE BUILD PROTOCOL // V7.0
UPDATED: 2026-02-25
Complete team runbook for building with Claude Code.
Everything you need installed before anything else — OS, Node.js, Git, GitHub CLI, and more.
Install and configure Claude Code, Beads, Context7, subagents, and skills.
Run the full verification checklist to confirm everything works.
Create a new project folder and initialise all configuration files.
Turn a raw idea into an Idea Pack and PRD with acceptance criteria.
Create Architecture Decision Records and a technical plan.
Implement the plan phase-by-phase using Claude Code.
Run tests, visual verification, and QA after each build phase.
Code review, PR creation, CI/CD, and deployment.
Context management, cost monitoring, error recovery, and security.
Common problems and how to fix them.
What every tool, term, and abbreviation means.
