feat: add "Communicate Progress" as 5th principle in CLAUDE.md#33
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Add a 5th principle to CLAUDE.md addressing progress narration during multi-step tasks. LLMs often execute silently, making it hard for users to detect plan deviations early. The new principle instructs: - Announce each step before starting (not after) - Confirm completion in one line - Flag unexpected findings immediately This complements Goal-Driven Execution: execution criteria define what success looks like; progress communication makes execution observable.
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Closes #32
Summary
Adds a 5th principle — "Communicate Progress" — to
CLAUDE.md.Problem
The existing four principles address what to do and how to structure work, but not how to keep users informed during execution. LLMs frequently run multi-step tasks silently, leaving users unable to catch plan deviations until significant work has been done incorrectly.
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## 5. Communicate Progresssection after "Goal-Driven Execution":Why It Fits
This principle directly complements "Goal-Driven Execution": goal-driven defines success criteria, while communicate progress makes execution observable. Together they close the loop — define goals upfront, then narrate execution so users can intervene early.
The format is consistent with the existing sections: bold rule, bullet guidelines, code example, bad/good contrast.