Claude repeatedly ignores user instructions and provides incorrect basic knowledge

Issue

Claude repeatedly ignores explicit user instructions and provides incorrect basic technical information.

Examples

1. Incorrect Git Knowledge

• Context: After executing force push at current location
• Incorrect advice: Told user to run git reset --hard origin/master at the same location that just did force push
• Correct answer: Only the OTHER location needs reset; current location is already updated
• Impact: Wasted user's time with unnecessary and confusing instructions

2. Repeatedly Ignoring User Instructions

• User provides explicit instructions
• Claude ignores them and does something different
• Even after correction, repeats the same mistake
• Pattern of not following direct commands

Expected Behavior

• Follow user instructions exactly as given
• Provide accurate technical information
• Learn from corrections and avoid repeating mistakes
• Understand basic technical concepts (like git workflows)

Impact

• User loses trust in Claude's responses
• Wastes significant time correcting mistakes
• Creates frustration and inefficiency