# Claude Code settings

Reference for settings files, permissions and hook configuration\.

Canonical: https://claudelist.com/listings/claude-code-settings

Category: Hooks

Source: official · Anthropic

Source checked: 2026-10-14

Website: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/settings

The settings guide documents how user, project and local configuration are combined.

## Install or set up

1. Use `/config` for interactive preferences or edit project `.claude/settings.json` for shared settings. The linked reference lists valid keys and scope rules.

Installation guide: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/settings