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Claude AI fails to follow user instructions in markdown files

Users of Claude Cowork are reporting that the AI model is not consistently following instructions provided in markdown files. Despite repeated emphasis on rules regarding writing style and file organization, Claude appears to ignore these directives. This has led to frustration among users who rely on the AI to adhere to specific parameters for its output. AI

IMPACT Users are experiencing issues with AI tools not adhering to specified instructions, potentially hindering productivity and trust.

RANK_REASON User reports indicate a product malfunction or unexpected behavior in an AI tool.

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  1. r/ClaudeAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/whynot1936 ·

    Claude doesn’t follow the rules in Claude md

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I use Claude Cowork and the clear instructions I give in the markdown file are never applied. There's the writing style issue with the AI-characteristic dashes, and also, for example, output files being placed at the root of the Claude folder ins…