20 of the best prompts for ensuring code adheres to linting, step by step across 4 stages. Works with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
20 of the best prompts for ensuring code adheres to linting, step by step across 4 stages. Works with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
Published June 28, 2026
Getting Ensuring Code Adheres to Linting right takes more than a single prompt. This 4-stage guide covers Diagnose the Wall, Isolate and Fix, Verify the Resolution, and more, breaking the whole process into focused steps where each prompt builds on the last. Claude Code generates code that violates existing ESLint or Prettier rules, causing integration issues and potential bugs. This results in wasted time manually fixing code and potential deployment delays. These prompts help developers ensure Claude Code respects all linting rules, streamlining the development process. Every prompt is optimized and runs in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
Identify which linting rules are being violated by Claude Code.
Identify Violated Rules
Analyze the last generated code and identify which ESLint or Prettier rules are being violated. For each rule, provide a clear explanation of why it is considered a violation and include specific examples from the code to illustrate each point. Additionally, suggest possible corrections or improvements that could be made to adhere to the relevant coding standards. Format your response in a structured manner, listing each rule violation along with its corresponding example and suggested fix.
Check CLAUDE.md Compliance
Please review the following CLAUDE.md file content: [PASTE CONTENT]. Analyze the recent code generation and confirm if it complies with the rules outlined in the CLAUDE.md file. Provide a detailed report highlighting any discrepancies or areas where the rules are not being followed, and suggest improvements to ensure compliance. Additionally, summarize the overall adherence to the guidelines and any potential impacts on the code quality.
Review Linting Configuration
Please review my ESLint configuration provided below: [PASTE CONTENT]. Compare it with the generated code and identify any discrepancies or issues that may arise from the current linting rules. Highlight specific areas where the configuration may not align with best practices or where adjustments could improve code quality. Additionally, suggest any modifications to the configuration that would help ensure better compliance with the generated code standards.
Analyze Prettier Settings
Please analyze the following Prettier configuration: [PASTE CONTENT]. Assess whether the generated code adheres to these settings, and identify any discrepancies or areas where the code does not comply with the specified formatting rules. Provide a detailed report that includes specific examples of non-compliance, suggestions for adjustments to the code, and recommendations for optimizing the Prettier settings to achieve the desired formatting outcomes.
Examine Recent Changes
Please examine the recent changes made in the project and identify any that could potentially affect the existing linting rules. For each change, provide a brief description of its nature and purpose, and analyze how these modifications might impact the code generation process. Additionally, discuss any potential risks or benefits associated with these changes in relation to maintaining code quality and adherence to linting standards.
Implement solutions to ensure Claude Code respects the linting rules.
Update CLAUDE.md Rules
Please update the CLAUDE.md file to reinforce the correct linting rules based on the identified issues. Include a clear explanation of each linting rule, why it is important, and any examples that illustrate its proper application. Ensure that the updated content is well-structured, with headings for each rule, and provide a summary of the changes made at the end. The final document should be formatted for easy reading and comprehension.
Adjust Code Generation
Please modify the code generation process to ensure it prioritizes compliance with ESLint and Prettier rules. Outline the specific changes you would implement to achieve this, including any adjustments to the code structure, formatting, and linting configurations. Additionally, explain how these changes will enhance code quality and maintainability. Provide a detailed plan that includes examples of the types of code that would be affected by these modifications.
Reconfigure Linting Settings
Please review my updated ESLint and Prettier configuration provided below: [PASTE CONTENT]. Based on these settings, generate a code snippet that adheres to the specified linting rules. Additionally, identify any potential issues or areas for improvement in the code that may not align with the new configuration. Provide suggestions for adjustments to ensure full compliance with the updated linting settings.
Implement Rule Overrides
Please provide a detailed list of suggested rule overrides to be included in the CLAUDE.md file for specific cases where exceptions are necessary. For each override, explain the rationale behind it and how it helps maintain code quality while addressing the specific exception. Include examples of scenarios where these overrides would apply, and outline any potential impacts on the overall linting process. Ensure the suggestions are clear and structured, so they can be easily implemented by developers.
Refactor Problematic Code
Identify and analyze sections of the code that frequently violate linting rules. For each identified section, provide a detailed explanation of the issues and suggest specific refactoring changes to ensure compliance with standard linting practices. Include examples of the original code and the refactored version, highlighting the improvements made. Additionally, summarize the overall impact of these changes on code readability and maintainability.
Confirm that the fixes have resolved the linting issues.
Run Linting Checks
Please execute ESLint and Prettier checks on the latest version of the codebase. Summarize the results, highlighting any errors or warnings that were found, and confirm whether the code complies with the defined linting rules. Additionally, provide recommendations for any necessary changes to improve code quality and adherence to best practices. Format the response in a clear report style, including sections for errors, warnings, and suggestions.
Validate Code Generation
Generate a new piece of code that performs [SPECIFIC FUNCTIONALITY] in [PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE]. After generating the code, provide a detailed verification report that outlines whether the code adheres to the following linting rules: [LIST SPECIFIC LINTING RULES]. If any rules are violated, explain the violations and suggest corrections to ensure compliance. Additionally, include comments in the code to clarify how it meets the specified requirements.
Review Code Changes
Please review the recent changes made to the codebase and provide a detailed summary of all modifications. For each change, indicate whether it adheres to the established linting rules and specify any violations that may exist. Additionally, include recommendations for correcting any issues found, and confirm that the overall code quality meets the required standards. Format your response in a clear and organized manner, highlighting key areas of concern and suggestions for improvement.
Confirm CLAUDE.md Effectiveness
Evaluate the effectiveness of the updated CLAUDE.md rules in guiding code generation. Please analyze the rules and their impact on the quality of the generated code, identifying any areas where the rules may still be lacking or unclear. Provide specific examples of code snippets that illustrate any remaining issues, and suggest potential improvements to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of the guidelines. Your response should be structured in a report format, including an introduction, analysis, examples, and recommendations.
Check for Recurring Issues
Analyze the recent codebase provided to identify any recurring linting issues that may have been overlooked. Please list the specific issues found, categorize them by type, and provide suggestions for resolving each one. Additionally, assess the overall stability of the solution based on the identified issues, and include recommendations for improving code quality and adherence to best practices moving forward. Format your response in a clear and structured manner.
Create safeguards to maintain adherence to linting rules in future code generation.
Draft New CLAUDE.md Rule
Please draft a new rule for the CLAUDE.md file aimed at preventing similar linting violations that have been identified in recent issues. Include a clear description of the rule, the specific linting violations it addresses, and examples of code snippets that illustrate both compliant and non-compliant cases. Additionally, provide guidance on how to implement this rule in existing projects and any potential exceptions that may apply. Ensure the rule is structured in a way that is easy to understand and follow for developers.
Create Code Comment Template
Create a comprehensive code comment template that outlines essential linting rules to follow for maintaining code quality. The template should include sections for documenting the purpose of the code, any specific linting rules that apply, examples of compliant code snippets, and common pitfalls to avoid. Additionally, provide guidance on how to use the template effectively within different programming languages. Ensure the template is structured for easy reference and can be adapted for various projects.
Establish Naming Conventions
Define clear and comprehensive naming conventions for variables, functions, and classes in the CLAUDE.md file. Ensure these conventions promote consistency and readability while aligning with existing linting rules to prevent future violations. Include examples of correct and incorrect naming practices, and specify any particular patterns or prefixes that should be used for different types of identifiers. Additionally, outline the rationale behind these conventions to help team members understand their importance in maintaining code quality.
Develop Session-Opener Checklist
Please create a comprehensive session-opener checklist that I can use at the beginning of each coding session. The checklist should include specific items to review that ensure all relevant linting rules are considered during code generation. Include sections for verifying code style, checking for common errors, ensuring adherence to best practices, and confirming that all necessary dependencies are up to date. Format the checklist in a clear and organized manner, with bullet points for each item, so I can easily follow it before starting my coding work.
Implement Project Guard
Create a project guard that automatically identifies and flags potential linting issues during code generation. This guard should be included in the CLAUDE.md file and must specify the types of linting issues to look for, such as syntax errors, variable naming conventions, and code complexity. Additionally, outline how the guard will notify developers of these issues, including the format of the messages and any recommended actions to resolve them. Ensure that the implementation is clear and easy to follow, providing examples where necessary.
Claude Code may not be correctly reading the CLAUDE.md file or the ESLint configuration. Ensure both are properly set up and aligned with your project's requirements.
Verify that the Prettier configuration is explicitly defined in the CLAUDE.md file and that Claude Code is referencing it during code generation.
Use the diagnostic prompts to identify which rules are being ignored and update the CLAUDE.md file to enforce these rules more strictly.
Yes, configure Claude Code to run ESLint and Prettier checks automatically after each code generation to ensure compliance.
After identifying the root cause of the issue, add specific rules or guidelines to the CLAUDE.md file to guide future code generation.
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