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DocumentConverter(allowed_formats=[InputFormat.PDF, InputFormat.DOCX, InputFormat.HTML])\n2. DocumentStream(name=\"file.pdf\", stream=buf)\nExpected: File converts\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"44a338b6-5b72-482f-b0ff-54845cdff9ba","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Include the InputFormat in allowed_formats, give DocumentStream a proper filename extension, or use convert(..., raises_on_error=False) and inspect status for batch jobs.\n\nOption: Allow the format / name the stream [evidence: documented_workaround]\nApplies when: Batch ingestion\nSteps:\n1. DocumentConverter(allowed_formats=[InputFormat.PDF, InputFormat.DOCX, InputFormat.HTML])\n2. 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