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Delete protocol_version = \"2026-07-28\"\n2. MCP::Client.new(..., mode: :auto)\nExpected: Error no longer occurs\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"8ab3d140-2c72-4246-b1e0-add5fb2eeffd","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Remove the pin; for clients use mode: :modern or :auto to speak 2026-07-28.\n\nOption: Remove pin / choose client mode [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: See trigger\nSteps:\n1. Delete protocol_version = \"2026-07-28\"\n2. 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