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+# New Chat Startup Template
+
+## Copy this exactly into new Claude Code chats:
+
+```
+/model opusplan
+
+I'm continuing my Rust learning journey. Please read CLAUDE.md for your instructions, then check CURRENT_STATE.md and help with:
+
+[ ] Exercise delivery - Give me the next exercise
+[ ] Code review - Review my completed exercise code
+[ ] Planning help - Help adjust learning path or troubleshoot blocks
+```
+
+## Backup (if Claude can't read files):
+If Claude says it can't read CLAUDE.md, then paste the contents. But try the simple version first!
+
+## Quick Reference
+- **CLAUDE.md** - Complete assistant instructions
+- **CURRENT_STATE.md** - Where you are now, what's next
+- **PROGRESS.md** - Learning history and milestone tracking
+- **EXERCISES.md** - Exercise templates and completion process
+
+## Chat Types
+- **Exercise Chat** - Get single focused exercise, complete it, close chat
+- **Review Chat** - Submit code for feedback, iterate, close chat
+- **Planning Chat** - When stuck or need curriculum adjustments