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Inspect validator message\n2. Adjust inputSchema/types\n3. or .validateToolInputs(false)\nExpected: Error no longer occurs\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"b7c96fb0-8291-445b-a4da-2082d1445895","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Fix the schema or the calling model/prompt; use validateToolInputs(false) on the server builder only to preserve pre-2.0 behavior.\n\nOption: Align schema and caller, or disable [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: See trigger\nSteps:\n1. Inspect validator message\n2. 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