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Add \"overrides\": {\"zod\": \"^4.2.0\"} (npm/pnpm) or \"resolutions\" (yarn)\n3. Reinstall and rebuild\nExpected: Error no longer occurs\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"32486920-1314-4743-a6c2-a7a4821135c2","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Run npm ls zod (pnpm why zod / yarn why zod) and force a single Zod 4 via overrides/resolutions (e.g. \"zod\": \"^4.2.0\").\n\nOption: Deduplicate zod [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: See trigger\nSteps:\n1. npm ls zod\n2. Add \"overrides\": {\"zod\": \"^4.2.0\"} (npm/pnpm) or \"resolutions\" (yarn)\n3. 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