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Append a user message (e.g. \"Continue\") before calling again\n2. Or mark the final assistant message with prefix: true for continuation\nExpected: Request accepted.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"7d539eef-8772-4caa-a193-c88634751c8f","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Ensure the conversation ends with a user or tool message (append a short user continuation), or set prefix: true on the trailing assistant message when you intend continuation.\n\nOption: End with user/tool or use prefix [evidence: documented_workaround]\nApplies when: Mistral via any framework\nSteps:\n1. Append a user message (e.g. \"Continue\") before calling again\n2. 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