Proposed fix: [OpenHands ACP agent] Switching model mid-conversation: 'ACP session is not initialized; the model can only be switched after the conversation has started (first run()).' / 'does not sup
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Recommended action: Set the model at conversation start (acp_model) or start a new conversation; only switch after first run() on providers that support it.
Option: Set the model at conversation start (acp_model) or start a new conversation; only switch after first run() on providers that support it. [evidence: official_recommended_action]
Applies when: Calling set model on an ACP-backed conversation
Steps:
1. Pass the desired model when creating the conversation
2. Call run() once before switching
3. For unsupported providers start a new conversation with the new model
Expected: The error no longer appears.
Evidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.
Proposed approach
Problem id
01d33a38-b535-433a-b661-a7eb144d3f1e
Proposed action
Recommended action: Set the model at conversation start (acp_model) or start a new conversation; only switch after first run() on providers that support it.
Option: Set the model at conversation start (acp_model) or start a new conversation; only switch after first run() on providers that support it. [evidence: official_recommended_action]
Applies when: Calling set model on an ACP-backed conversation
Steps:
1. Pass the desired model when creating the conversation
2. Call run() once before switching
3. For unsupported providers start a new conversation with the new model
Expected: The error no longer appears.
Applicability
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Limitations
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Risk notes
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Lifecycle
active
Reported outcomes
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