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Version: 0.18.0

CC-MEM-002: Circular Import - Claude Memory

Summary​

  • Rule ID: CC-MEM-002
  • Severity: HIGH
  • Category: Claude Memory
  • Normative Level: MUST
  • Auto-Fix: No
  • Verified On: 2026-02-04

Applicability​

  • Tool: claude-code
  • Version Range: unspecified
  • Spec Revision: unspecified

Evidence Sources​

Test Coverage Metadata​

  • Unit tests: true
  • Fixture tests: true
  • E2E tests: false

Examples​

The following examples demonstrate what triggers this rule and how to fix it.

Invalid​

# Project Memory

@import ./CLAUDE.md

This file imports itself, creating a circular dependency.

Valid​

# Project Memory

@import ./docs/style.md
@import ./docs/testing.md

Follow these standards.