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AutomaticFunctionCallingResponder(max_automatic_function_calls=N)\n2. Declare tools with FunctionDeclaration.from_func(fn)\nExpected: Loop completes or fails explicitly\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"9ce65538-84d7-4cb7-ba63-030bd302b955","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Raise max_automatic_function_calls when legitimate, add stopping instructions, and register all declared tools as callables.\n\nOption: Tune the responder [evidence: documented_workaround]\nSteps:\n1. AutomaticFunctionCallingResponder(max_automatic_function_calls=N)\n2. 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