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Include every tool in a tools override\n2. Set model.effort in overrides\n3. Drop mcp_toolset before mcp_servers\nExpected: Request accepted / failure becomes diagnosable\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"c95882de-da75-4418-b8e1-9b75f4fa2e04","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Provide full tool lists in overrides, include effort inside model override, remove mcp_toolset entries before clearing mcp_servers.\n\nOption: Send complete overrides [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Claude Managed Agents API / sessions.create / update agent overrides\nSteps:\n1. Include every tool in a tools override\n2. Set model.effort in overrides\n3. 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