[Bug] Claude Code ignores explicit instructions to avoid parallel tool calls

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened May 20, 2026 by chayan-1906 Closed Jun 20, 2026

Bug Description
Claude Code ignored my explicit instruction to avoid parallel tool calls.

Expected:

  • Read all feedback/memory files first
  • Process files one at a time
  • No parallel Read/Write/Edit calls across different files

Actual:

  • It admitted it only opened 5 of 19 memory files
  • It skipped an important memory file
  • It performed multiple parallel Write/tool calls despite being told not to
  • Screenshot attached

This caused incorrect workflow behavior and broke user instructions.

Version: 2.1.145

Environment Info

  • Platform: darwin
  • Terminal: Apple_Terminal
  • Version: 2.1.145
  • Feedback ID: 0b77b527-bbb3-40a9-b717-3b6cda81debf

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