# CLAUDE.md

This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with code in this repository.

## Overview

This is a modular bash configuration directory (`~/.bash.d/`). Files here are sourced by `~/.bashrc` to set up the shell environment. Each file handles a specific concern (PATH additions, environment variables, shell completions). See `README.md` for a full description of the directory and its contents.

## File Naming Convention

Files use numeric prefixes to control load order:
- **00-** : Helper functions (loads first — used by other scripts)
- **10-** : PATH configuration (foundational)
- **20-** : Build tool settings (depends on paths)
- **30-** : Shell/prompt setup
- **50-** : Shell completions (named `50-<tool>-completion`)
- **99-** : Application config, credentials (loads last)

## Available Helpers (defined in `00-*`)

Use these in all scripts — do not manipulate `PATH` or check permissions manually:
- `path_append <dir>` — add directory to end of `$PATH` (checks existence, prevents duplicates)
- `path_prepend <dir>` — add directory to start of `$PATH`
- `require_private <file>` — warn if file is group/world-accessible; use in credential files

## Writing Scripts

- Every file must start with `# shellcheck shell=bash`
- Guard external tools with `command -v <tool> &>/dev/null` before using them
- Guard directory-dependent exports with `[[ -d <path> ]]` before exporting
- Do not suppress stderr from external scripts — only redirect stdout when needed
- Avoid `eval` when `. <(cmd)` (process substitution) works
- Prevent `LD_LIBRARY_PATH` duplicates with a `case` guard (see `20-oneapi` for example)

## Permissions

- Directory `~/.bash.d/` itself: mode `700`
- Regular scripts: mode `755` (executable is **required** for sourcing)
- Credential files (`99-*`): mode `700` and must call `require_private "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}"` as the first functional line

## Validation

Validate all shell scripts with shellcheck before committing:
```bash
shellcheck <filename>
```

## Security

Credential files are **excluded from git** via `.gitignore`. Each has a tracked `.example` template with placeholder values.

To set up a credential:
1. Copy the template: `cp 99-foo.example 99-foo`
2. Fill in your real secret
3. Restrict permissions: `chmod 700 99-foo`

When adding new credential files:
- Create a `.example` template (mode `644`) tracked in git
- Add the real filename to `.gitignore`
- Use mode `700` on the real file: `chmod 700 <file>`
- Call `require_private "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}"` as the first functional line
- **Never commit real secrets**
- Be aware that `export`ed tokens are visible to all child processes