[Bug] Claude ignores CLAUDE.md instruction to write plans to `plans/` directory
Status Fixed / completed
Reported on v2.1.92
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 3 comments · opened Apr 7, 2026 · closed Apr 7, 2026
Bug Description
Claude doesn't reliably follow instructions to write plans to a particular path in the project event when instructed via <project root>/.claude/CLAUDE.md: "ALWAYS write plans as markdown files in plans/. NEVER output a plan only in the conversation — it MUST be saved to a file."
Environment Info
- Platform: darwin
- Terminal: vscode
- Version: 2.1.92
- Feedback ID: 2e684624-be1c-4090-abc2-5c836bbbfdff
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