# Claude Cores

> Claude Cores turns Claude into a domain-specific operating system. A "Core" is a portable bundle of three things: a CLAUDE.md operating spec (identity, domain rules, output constraints, escalation logic), a local SQLite database with FTS5 full-text search for structured persistent memory, and reusable deterministic workflow scripts. Together they give Claude real context, structured memory, and niche-specific behavior — turning a stateless chatbot into a reliable operating system. Launching soon.

## The Method

- **Claude = the core engine.** A consistent, reliable execution layer.
- **CLAUDE.md = the operating system.** Domain-specific rules and constraints.
- **SQLite = local memory.** Structured, searchable, persistent context (local, file-based, fast, FTS5).
- **Workflows = reusable, deterministic actions** the Core can run (bash, Python, Ruby).

## Why plain prompting breaks down

Plain prompting is stateless and forgetful: no structured local memory, inconsistent output, repetitive context windows, and hard to operationalize at scale. A Claude Core replaces this with persistent operating context, structured SQLite memory, domain-specific rules, and reusable deterministic workflows.

## Anatomy of a Core

- **CLAUDE.md** — the operational brain. Not just a prompt file: core identity/persona, strict domain rules, style and output constraints, and decision criteria + escalation logic.
- **schema.sql / SQLite** — structured memory via FTS5. Stores customers/orders/entities, project state and internal references, incident records and historical context.
- **scripts** — reusable workflow scripts (bash/Python/Ruby) that operationalize the domain.

## The Registry — one engine, many niches

- **Starter Core** — foundational template to build any domain system.
- **Agency Core** — client CRM, scope-creep detection, report generation.
- **Consulting Core** — frameworks, meeting logs, engagement history, advisory output formatting.
- **Founder Core** — company context, MRR metrics, product decisions, investor logs, execution systems.
- **Legal Intake Core** — intake routing, structured matter records, document workflows.
- **Product Ops Core** — user stories, sprint planning, roadmap history, spec drafting.
- **Research Core** — sources, structured notes, synthesis workflows.
- **Restaurant Core** — menus, supplier notes, operating policies, customer FAQs, staff workflows.
- **Support Core** — incident history, response rubrics, escalation routing, troubleshooting SOPs.

## Status

Claude Cores is launching soon. The Registry of production-ready cores is being finalized.

## More

- Full content for LLMs: https://claudecores.com/llms-full.txt
- Website: https://claudecores.com/