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See spec x-mcp-header constraints\nExpected: Error no longer occurs\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"3b0f5e62-7623-492a-a5e1-41c6ec78daf2","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Fix the server annotations (primitive type, valid unique header token).\n\nOption: Fix x-mcp-header on server [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: See trigger\nSteps:\n1. 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