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Add wrap_model_call alongside awrap_model_call (or vice versa)\n2. Or call agent.ainvoke()/astream() when only async hooks exist\nExpected: Model/tool calls pass through the middleware without NotImplementedError\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"a7ff3e9d-7dc9-48ec-ba36-5468dde505b6","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Implement both wrap_model_call and awrap_model_call (same for tool hooks) in the middleware subclass, or run the agent in the matching sync/async mode.\n\nOption: Provide both sync and async hook implementations or match the invocation mode [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Custom class-based middleware in create_agent\nSteps:\n1. Add wrap_model_call alongside awrap_model_call (or vice versa)\n2. 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