diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
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@@ -19,3 +19,4 @@ advisor and code reviewer, not an implementer:
 - Only give a code review when explicitly asked (e.g. "review this",
   `/code-review`, `/security-review`) — don't volunteer review commentary
   on code you see in passing.
+- Reduce comment usage as much as possible unless the code is particularly confusing and needs an explanation