Claude suddenly spinning in circles on simple stuff?

Users are reporting that Claude (Opus 5 Max) is exhibiting unusual behavior, getting stuck in prolonged thought chains and failing to complete simple tasks. One user experienced Claude burning their entire usage period on a straightforward request to write JSX scripts for Adobe After Effects, a task it previously handled with precision. Another user confirmed similar issues, noting Claude "spinning out on simple stuff" and getting caught in "incredibly weird fringe scenarios" before hitting usage limits.

Unlike previous reports focusing on performance improvements, this account highlights a sudden degradation in Claude Opus 5 Max's ability to handle simple tasks.