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OpenAIChatCompletionClient(model=..., base_url=..., model_info={\"vision\": False, \"function_calling\": True, \"json_output\": True, \"family\": \"unknown\", \"structured_output\": True})\nExpected: Handoff tools are registered\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"c7bcfc70-2727-4c13-ba50-b4350a5618a7","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Use a tool-capable model and set model_info={\"function_calling\": True, ...} accurately for custom/OpenAI-compatible endpoints; otherwise use a team type without handoffs (e.g. SelectorGroupChat).\n\nOption: Declare accurate model_info or use a tool-capable model [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Custom/OpenAI-compatible clients\nSteps:\n1. 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