Claude Code

The One Claude Setting That Locks Its File Tools Inside Your Project Folder

A new setting makes Claude's file tools refuse to write outside your project in every mode. The prompt that turns it on, what happened in my test, and the one gap to close

Alex ChenAlex Chen@nocodealex · 50,000+ follow on Instagram
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Claude Code 2.1.314, released October 30, added a setting that makes Claude's file tools refuse any path outside your working folders, whichever permission mode you're in.

Here's the prompt that turns it on, what happened in my test, and the catch.

What you need

  • Claude Code 2.1.314 or newer. Run claude --version to check and claude update to get it.
Free, for your emailGet the full setup steps + the copy-paste setup prompt

Free, for your email

Get the full setup steps + the copy-paste setup prompt

The rest of this guide (5 more sections, 2 copy-paste prompts) opens right here. The setup prompt, one paste into Claude that sets it all up, comes by email only. Use your real address.

Unlocks: The prompt · What happened in my test · When Claude needs another folder · The catch · Sources

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