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Replace block.model_dump() with block.to_dict() or block.model_dump(exclude_none=True)\n2. Re-persist stored transcripts\nExpected: Request accepted / failure becomes diagnosable\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"34bbf4a5-b14b-439a-8b85-1850bfac421c","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Use to_dict() / model_dump(exclude_none=True) when persisting and replaying content blocks.\n\nOption: Serialize with exclude_none [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Anthropic Python SDK / compaction block serialization\nSteps:\n1. Replace block.model_dump() with block.to_dict() or block.model_dump(exclude_none=True)\n2. 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