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If an OTP was supplied, it was likely mistyped or expired.\n\nOption: Provide the OTP or use a CI-appropriate credential [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: See record scope.\nSteps:\n1. Interactive: `npm publish --otp=<6-digit code>` or open the printed authUrl.\n2. CI: switch to trusted publishing or a granular token allowed to publish without 2FA.\nExpected: Command proceeds without the error.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"4a825ebf-506c-4068-bcfb-d6b827c0c1b1","proposed_action":"Recommended action: In CI prefer trusted publishing (OIDC) or a granular access token configured to bypass 2FA for publishing; interactively pass --otp=<code> or complete the printed browser authUrl. If an OTP was supplied, it was likely mistyped or expired.\n\nOption: Provide the OTP or use a CI-appropriate credential [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: See record scope.\nSteps:\n1. Interactive: `npm publish --otp=<6-digit code>` or open the printed authUrl.\n2. 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