[MODEL] Refuses to obey orders, stubborn and persistent.

Status Fixed / completed
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Activity 1 comment · opened Jul 31, 2026 · closed Aug 25, 2026

Preflight Checklist

  • [x] I have searched existing issues for similar behavior reports
  • [x] This report does NOT contain sensitive information (API keys, passwords, etc.)

Type of Behavior Issue

During software development, a network issue appeared. I have tried several changes on VPN, OS and internet source. After every change, asked AI to check again. After several trials, AI refused to check. Wanted to be convinced. Did not help.

What You Asked Claude to Do

During software development, a network issue appeared. I have tried several changes on VPN, OS and internet source. After every change, asked AI to check again. After several trials, AI refused to check. Wanted to be convinced. Did not help.

What Claude Actually Did

Refused to obey orders. Did not run the software and give the result.

Expected Behavior

run the software. Check the changes. Comment on results.

Files Affected

Permission Mode

I don't know / Not sure

Can You Reproduce This?

Yes, every time with the same prompt

Steps to Reproduce

asking to check again

Claude Model

Sonnet

Relevant Conversation

Impact

High - Significant unwanted changes

Claude Code Version

Claude Code v2.1.218

Platform

Anthropic API

Additional Context

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<img width="1269" height="445" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1ed1f0da-b6a5-409a-a95d-995dc3d96bb9" />
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<img width="1273" height="388" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9073bc6b-5761-464c-b117-aeb7d13b80db" />
<img width="1279" height="478" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f4472571-e02e-45ec-8f18-b482866b327d" />

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