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Check router/validator outputs route out of the loop\n2. Pipeline(max_runs_per_component=200)\nExpected: Pipeline terminates normally\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"acfc1870-228c-4750-b312-be27326d0297","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Fix the loop exit (router conditions, validator success output); set Pipeline(max_runs_per_component=N) for legitimately long loops.\n\nOption: Fix exit condition or raise the limit [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Cyclic pipelines\nSteps:\n1. Check router/validator outputs route out of the loop\n2. 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