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Set think=false / omit it for models without thinking\nExpected: Request accepted\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"edd8c295-804f-4168-8e75-dcf6b6dad32e","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Only send think for models that list thinking in `ollama show` capabilities, or disable reasoning in the client config for that model.\n\nOption: Drop think for non-thinking models [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Clients toggling reasoning globally\nSteps:\n1. ollama show <model> to check Capabilities\n2. 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