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In the agent's code, convert results: final_answer(df.to_dict(orient='records'))\n2. Or, for trusted sandboxes only: CodeAgent(..., executor_type='e2b', executor_kwargs={'allow_pickle': True})\nExpected: Final answer crosses the sandbox boundary\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"8aa24061-505c-4f2c-ab18-0d1d93077361","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Return JSON-safe values (str, numbers, lists/dicts, dataclasses of those) from the sandbox, e.g. df.to_dict()/to_json(); only if you trust the sandbox output set executor_kwargs={'allow_pickle': True}.\n\nOption: Return JSON-safe final answers [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Remote executor users\nSteps:\n1. In the agent's code, convert results: final_answer(df.to_dict(orient='records'))\n2. 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