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Resolve conflicts with packages requiring protobuf<5\nExpected: import xai_sdk succeeds\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"a568d4ef-7851-4464-a8a8-08ef8568042f","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Install protobuf 5.29.4+ or 6.x (pip install \"protobuf>=5.29.4,<7\"), isolating conflicting packages in a separate environment if needed.\n\nOption: Pin protobuf to a supported major [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: xAI SDK (Python) / generated protobuf stubs import\nSteps:\n1. pip show protobuf\n2. pip install \"protobuf>=5.29.4,<7\"\n3. 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