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Grep for the symbol\n2. Read with offset/limit around it\n3. Edit with a unique old_string\nExpected: Edit applies\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"b49d4239-30fd-46da-b9b9-fbf9d91e89ba","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Read in ranges with offset/limit, Grep for the target region, raise CLAUDE_CODE_FILE_READ_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS when full reads are needed, and avoid editing minified files directly (edit sources or use scripted edits).\n\nOption: Ranged reads and grep [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Large files\nSteps:\n1. Grep for the symbol\n2. Read with offset/limit around it\n3. 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