[BUG] Claude.md file not running a command embedded in it.

Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Apr 9, 2025 by vetterj73 Closed Apr 14, 2025

Environment

  • Platform (select one):
  • [ ] Anthropic API
  • [ ] AWS Bedrock
  • [ ] Google Vertex AI
  • [ X] Other: Not doing something specified in my Claude.md file
  • Claude Code version: 0.2.66 (Claude Code)
  • Operating System: Windows 11
  • Terminal: WSL2

Bug Description

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I am giving Claude code specific instructions to do something in the Claude.md file

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Create a Claude.md file
  2. Add a line to the file like this:
## IMPORTANT: READ FIRST
- When a new session starts, AUTOMATICALLY run: `cat /mnt/d/source path/context.md`

Expected Behavior

I expected the the file would be read when claude starts

Actual Behavior

The file is not read

Additional Context

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