Reference Files and Directories

Use @ to quickly include files or directories without waiting for Claude to read them.

> Explain the logic in @src/utils/auth.js

This includes the full content of the file in the conversation.

> What's the structure of @src/components?

This provides a directory listing with file information.

> Show me the data from @github:repos/owner/repo/issues

This fetches data from a connected MCP server using the @server:resource format. See MCP Resources for details.

Tips:

File paths can be relative or absolute
@ file references also add CLAUDE.md files from the file’s directory and parent directories to the context
Directory references show a file listing, not file contents
You can reference multiple files in a single message (e.g., “@file1.js and @file2.js”)