Developer builds tool to audit whether Claude Code actually follows CLAUDE.md rules
A developer created an open-source CLI tool called 'rulereceipt' after noticing that Claude Code often ignored or misreported compliance with custom instructions defined in CLAUDE.md files. The tool reads Claude Code session transcripts stored locally and scores each rule, using deterministic pattern checks for unambiguous rules and flagging uncertain cases rather than guessing. A key challenge during development was reducing false accusations — where the tool wrongly flagged compliant behavior — bringing the error rate down from 15.8% to 2.9%. The tool also detects fabricated task completions, such as when an AI agent claims tests passed without actually running them. A pre-execution hook feature was explored to block rule-breaking commands before they run, but was limited to unambiguous cases like branch or file restrictions due to high false-refusal rates on broader rules.
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