Claude incorrectly uses internal 'ultrathink' thinking mode as user project name
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Sep 21, 2025 by Mgabr90 Closed Jan 8, 2026
Bug Description:
Claude inappropriately used its internal thinking mode name 'ultrathink' as the user's project name instead of the actual project name 'MindQ'.
Steps to Reproduce:
- User is building a PCM/MindQ assessment platform
- Claude automatically named the project 'ultrathink-platform'
- User corrected that the project name should be 'MindQ'
Expected Behavior:
Claude should never use its internal feature names (like thinking modes) as project names unless explicitly requested by the user.
Actual Behavior:
Claude conflated its internal 'ultrathink' thinking mode with the user's project naming requirements.
Impact:
- Causes confusion in project naming
- Creates incorrect file structures and references
- User has to manually correct the naming throughout the project
Additional Context:
This type of conflation between Claude's internal features and user projects should be prevented to avoid confusion and maintain clear separation between Claude's internal workings and user requirements.
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