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Rename tools to allowed characters\n2. or -Dio.modelcontextprotocol.strictToolNameValidation=false\nExpected: Error no longer occurs\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"156b6e9b-0013-4c3a-acad-4e896d143e02","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Rename tools; as a temporary measure run with -Dio.modelcontextprotocol.strictToolNameValidation=false.\n\nOption: Rename or relax [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: See trigger\nSteps:\n1. 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