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Drop response_format when tools present\nExpected: Request accepted\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"deefbb0f-12b4-4e6e-ac0f-1b4b898e2082","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Send either tools or response_format, not both; ensure the server is not launched with --disable-grammar-support if you need response_format.\n\nOption: Use one of tools/response_format [evidence: documented_workaround]\nApplies when: TGI chat\nSteps:\n1. 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