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Anthropic Research Reference Index

Last Updated: December 2025 Purpose: Centralized index of Anthropic research sources Scope: Official documentation, engineering blogs, research papers, community resources

Official Anthropic Documentation​

Core Documentation​

  1. Claude Code Overview

    • Official Claude Code documentation
    • Getting started guide
    • Core concepts

  2. Claude Code Settings

    • Configuration options
    • Customization guide
    • Advanced settings

  3. Common Workflows

    • Standard usage patterns
    • Best practices
    • Example workflows

  4. Slash Commands

    • Built-in commands
    • Custom command creation
    • Command reference

  5. Tool Use Documentation

    • Tool calling patterns
    • API integration
    • Best practices

  6. Prompt Engineering Guide

    • Effective prompting
    • Optimization techniques
    • Common patterns

Engineering Blog Posts​

Best Practices & Architecture​

  1. Claude Code Best Practices

    • Official best practices
    • Production patterns
    • Performance optimization

  2. Effective Harnesses for Long-Running Agents

    • Multi-session continuity
    • State management
    • Feature tracking patterns

  3. Effective Context Engineering for AI Agents

    • Progressive disclosure
    • Context optimization
    • Token efficiency

  4. Equipping Agents with Agent Skills

    • Agent Skills architecture
    • Metadata-driven discovery
    • Scalable agent systems

Official Resources​

Guides & Tutorials​

  1. Using Claude.md Files

    • Official blog guide
    • Configuration patterns
    • Best practices

  2. How Anthropic Teams Use Claude Code

    • Internal usage patterns
    • Team workflows
    • Production examples

GitHub Repositories​

Official Examples​

  1. anthropics/anthropic-quickstarts

    • Official example projects
    • Quick start templates
    • Best practice demonstrations

  2. anthropics/claude-code

    • Main repository
    • Issue tracker
    • Development roadmap

  3. anthropics/claude-agent-sdk-demos

    • Agent SDK examples
    • Multi-agent patterns
    • Production templates

Community Resources​

Best Practice Guides​

  1. Writing a Good Claude.md

    • Comprehensive guide
    • Real-world examples
    • Common pitfalls

  2. Apidog: Claude.md Best Practices

    • 5 best practices
    • Practical tips
    • Template examples

  3. ClaudeLog Documentation

    • Community resource hub
    • Use case examples
    • Tips and tricks

Real-World Examples​

  1. ArthurClune/Claude-md-examples

    • Production examples
    • Multiple languages
    • Different project types

  2. Playbooks: Claude.md Examples

    • Practical templates
    • Copy-paste examples
    • Common patterns

Technical Guides​

  1. Managing Claude Code's Context

    • Context management handbook
    • Token optimization
    • Performance tips

  2. Cooking with Claude Code

    • Complete guide
    • Advanced techniques
    • Production patterns

  3. Claude Code Professional Guide

    • Frontend focus
    • Professional workflows
    • Best practices

Advanced Topics​

  1. Writing Claude.md for Mature Codebases

    • Enterprise patterns
    • Large codebase strategies
    • Team coordination

  2. Learning from Anthropic: Nested Skills

    • Skill organization
    • Hierarchical patterns
    • Scalability strategies

  3. Progressive Disclosure in Agent Skills

    • Architecture analysis
    • Implementation patterns
    • Token efficiency

Tools & Configuration​

  1. Claude Code Cheat Sheet

    • Commands reference
    • Configuration tips
    • Quick reference

  2. Claude Memory Deep Dive

    • Memory systems
    • Context persistence
    • State management

Research Papers & Academic Sources​

Memory Systems​

  1. A-MEM: Agentic Memory for LLM Agents

    • Agent memory architecture
    • Persistent state patterns
    • Long-term context

  2. Memp: Exploring Agent Procedural Memory

    • Procedural memory patterns
    • Skill acquisition
    • Knowledge retention

  3. Nested Learning: A New ML Paradigm for Continual Learning

    • Continual learning patterns
    • Knowledge preservation
    • Adaptive systems

Multi-Agent Systems​

  1. Multi-Agent Framework Analysis
    • LangGraph patterns
    • CrewAI architecture
    • AutoGen coordination

Framework Comparisons​

Memory Frameworks​

  1. mem0 Overview

    • Persistent memory
    • Multi-user support
    • Production patterns

  2. Memobase

    • Vector memory
    • Semantic search
    • RAG integration

  3. OpenAI Swarm

    • Agent coordination
    • Multi-agent patterns
    • Handoff protocols

Usage Guidelines​

When to Consult​

  • Official Anthropic docs (1-12): First source for authoritative guidance
  • Engineering blogs (7-10): Deep dives and architectural patterns
  • GitHub repos (13-15): Working code examples
  • Community guides (16-23): Practical implementation tips
  • Research papers (29-31): Advanced theoretical foundations
  • Framework comparisons (33-35): Alternative approaches

Citation Format​

When citing in CODITECT documentation:

**Source:** [Title](URL)
**Type:** Official Documentation | Engineering Blog | Community Resource
**Date:** YYYY-MM-DD
**Relevance:** [Brief description]

Maintenance​

Update Frequency​

  • Monthly review of official sources
  • Quarterly community resource updates
  • Annual comprehensive audit

Contribution​

To add new references:

  1. Verify source authority
  2. Categorize appropriately
  3. Add summary and relevance
  4. Update this index

Maintained By: CODITECT Research Team Last Audit: December 2025 Next Review: March 2026