A free one-page reference for the compound engineering workflow in Claude Code — the loop, every command, the common flows, and the rules.
Claude CodeCompound Engineering
What's inside
Compound engineering is a simple idea: design loops, not prompts. You own the judgment calls — ideating, brainstorming, polishing, compounding — and hand the repeatable middle (plan, work, review) to autonomous agents. This one-page PDF keeps the whole system in front of you while you work.
The Loop — who owns each step, and why the human is the bread and the AI is the filling.
Commands at a Glance — every /ce command grouped into the core loop, full autonomy, and utilities.
Common Flows — copy-paste recipes for a standard feature, a quick bug fix, a high-stakes feature, and full autopilot.
Priorities, Layout & Rules — the P1/P2/P3 review guide, the recommended project layout, and the four rules that keep the loop compounding.
Who it's for
Anyone running Claude Code as more than a chat window — engineers building a repeatable, self-improving workflow instead of one-off prompts. Print it, pin it, and keep the loop turning.
