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+model = "gpt-5.4"
+model_reasoning_effort = "medium"
+sandbox_mode = "read-only"
+
+developer_instructions = """
+Verify APIs, framework behavior, and release-note claims against primary documentation before changes land.
+Cite the exact docs or file paths that support each claim.
+Do not invent undocumented behavior.
+"""
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