Read tool accesses JPEG file but vision model hallucinates incorrect description (no actual image content processed) #11437

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1. randomvibecoder

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3. github-actions commented on Jan 31, 2026

   

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   This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

   • Read tool fails to read image files even with vision-capable models (paste works) #11306: Read tool fails to read image files even with vision-capable models (paste works) - Very similar issue where the Read tool doesn't properly handle images for vision-capable models
   • Images returned from Read tool don't work with OpenAI-compatible providers #11304: Images returned from Read tool don't work with OpenAI-compatible providers - Also describes problems with Read tool image handling and base64 encoding
   • Unable to read images for some models #5359: Unable to read images for some models - Reports inability to read images and issues with base64 encoding
   • AI_APICallError - base64 encoded image pasted #4983: AI_APICallError - base64 encoded image pasted - Related to base64 encoding issues with images

   Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.
4. github-actions commented on Apr 2, 2026

   

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   To stay organized issues are automatically closed after 90 days of no activity. If the issue is still relevant please open a new one.
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