Scott Berrevoets • 3/20/2026

Claude can load files "lazily" or "greedily"

This article details the difference between two file-loading methods in Claude/Claude Code: markdown linking ([My File](myfile.md)) which loads files lazily (only when Claude deems it necessary), and the @-syntax (@path/to/file) which greedily and unconditionally inlines the file into the prompt. It highlights the portability of markdown links and the immediate nature of @-syntax, providing a technical comparison for users optimizing context management.

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#lazy loading #Claude Code #Greedy Loading