[MODEL] git reset --hard was run without warning about untracked/staged files, resulting in data loss

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Type of Behavior Issue

Claude modified files I didn't ask it to modify

What You Asked Claude to Do

I asked:

1. Clear all local commits on part-1 and part-2 branches
2. Update part-1 with the latest changes from main

What Claude Actually Did

1. Reset part-1/resilient-processing to match main — correct
2. Reset part-2/keepa-optimizations to match main — correct
3. Merged main into part-1 — which was pointless since it was already at main after the reset

4. Lost 3 untracked files (claude_work.txt, two plan .md files) without warning you

Expected Behavior

1. Run git status on each branch to check for any untracked, staged, or modified files
2. Warned you about those 3 files that would be lost
3. Offered to stash or copy them somewhere safe 4. Only proceeded with the reset after your confirmation

Files Affected

Permission Mode

Accept Edits was OFF (manual approval required)

Can You Reproduce This?

Yes, every time with the same prompt

Steps to Reproduce

_No response_

Claude Model

Opus

Relevant Conversation

Impact

Critical - Data loss or corrupted project

Claude Code Version

2.1.76

Platform

Anthropic API

Additional Context

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