Canvas

Canvas Discussion Topics API

The Discussion Topics API from Canvas — 36 operation(s) for discussion topics.

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Operations 58

Each operation below carries the questions people ask an LLM about it and the instructions they give an agent to run it. Generated by API Evangelist overlay

GET /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics List a course's discussion topics · List discussion topics #
Ask an LLM
“What discussion topics are open in my Canvas course right now?”
“Can I filter a course's discussions to only unread ones or only announcements?”
Tell an agent
List the discussion topics in course {course_id}.
Show only the announcements in course {course_id}, newest first.
POST /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics Start a new discussion in a course · Create a new discussion topic #
Ask an LLM
“How do I post a new discussion prompt for my whole class?”
“Can a new course discussion be scheduled to appear later or require students to post first?”
Tell an agent
Create a discussion titled {title} in course {course_id}.
Post a course announcement in {course_id} with the message {message}.
GET /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics List a group's discussion topics · List discussion topics #
Ask an LLM
“Which discussions exist inside my student group's space?”
“Can I see only the pinned or locked threads in a group?”
Tell an agent
List all discussion threads in group {group_id}.
Find group {group_id} threads mentioning {search_term}.
POST /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics Start a new discussion in a group · Create a new discussion topic #
Ask an LLM
“Can students open a new thread just for their project group?”
“What does it take to post a discussion inside a group rather than the course?”
Tell an agent
Open a new group thread in {group_id} called {title}.
Start a discussion for group {group_id} that says {message}.
PUT /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id} Edit a course discussion topic · Update a topic #
Ask an LLM
“Can I rename or re-lock a class discussion after it's already posted?”
“How do I pin an existing course discussion to the top?”
Tell an agent
Rename topic {topic_id} in course {course_id} to {title}.
Pin course {course_id} discussion {topic_id}.
DELETE /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id} Delete a course discussion topic · Delete a topic #
Ask an LLM
“Does deleting a graded class discussion also remove its assignment?”
“Can I permanently remove a discussion from my course?”
Tell an agent destructive · confirm first
Delete discussion {topic_id} from course {course_id}.
Remove course {course_id} topic {topic_id} and its assignment.
GET /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id} Get one course discussion topic · Get a single topic #
Ask an LLM
“How can I pull the settings and details of a single course discussion?”
“Where do I see whether a specific class discussion is locked or graded?”
Tell an agent
Get discussion topic {topic_id} from course {course_id}.
Show me the details of course {course_id} topic {topic_id}.
PUT /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id} Edit a group discussion topic · Update a topic #
Ask an LLM
“Can a group discussion's title or message be changed after posting?”
“Is it possible to lock a thread inside a student group?”
Tell an agent
Change the message of group {group_id} thread {topic_id} to {message}.
Lock group {group_id} discussion {topic_id} on {lock_at}.
DELETE /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id} Delete a group discussion topic · Delete a topic #
Ask an LLM
“How do I get rid of a thread in a student group?”
“Can a group discussion be deleted for good?”
Tell an agent destructive · confirm first
Delete thread {topic_id} from group {group_id}.
Remove group {group_id} discussion {topic_id}.
GET /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id} Get one group discussion topic · Get a single topic #
Ask an LLM
“Can I look up one particular thread in a student group?”
“What settings does a given group discussion have?”
Tell an agent
Fetch group {group_id} discussion {topic_id}.
Look up thread {topic_id} in group {group_id}.
POST /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/reorder Reorder pinned discussions in a course · Reorder pinned topics #
Ask an LLM
“Can I change the order of the pinned discussions at the top of my course?”
“Do I have to include every pinned topic when reordering course discussions?”
Tell an agent
Reorder the pinned discussions in course {course_id} as {order}.
Put course {course_id} pinned topics in this sequence: {order}.
POST /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/reorder Reorder pinned discussions in a group · Reorder pinned topics #
Ask an LLM
“Is there a way to rearrange pinned threads in a group space?”
“How are pinned group discussions sorted, and can I set the order?”
Tell an agent
Arrange pinned threads in group {group_id} in the order {order}.
Set group {group_id} pinned discussion order to {order}.
PUT /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{id} Edit a post in a course discussion · Update an entry #
Ask an LLM
“Can I edit a reply I already posted in a class discussion?”
“Who is allowed to change someone's post in a course discussion?”
Tell an agent
Edit entry {id} in course {course_id} topic {topic_id} to say {message}.
Fix the text of my course discussion post {id} under topic {topic_id} in {course_id}.
DELETE /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{id} Delete a post from a course discussion · Delete an entry #
Ask an LLM
“Can an instructor remove an inappropriate post from a class discussion?”
“What permissions do I need to delete a course discussion entry?”
Tell an agent destructive · confirm first
Delete entry {id} from topic {topic_id} in course {course_id}.
Remove post {id} from course {course_id} discussion {topic_id}.
PUT /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{id} Edit a post in a group discussion · Update an entry #
Ask an LLM
“Is editing my own message in a group thread possible?”
“Can a group member revise what they wrote in a group discussion?”
Tell an agent
Update group {group_id} post {id} in thread {topic_id} with {message}.
Revise my entry {id} in group {group_id} discussion {topic_id}.
DELETE /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{id} Delete a post from a group discussion · Delete an entry #
Ask an LLM
“How do I take down a message someone posted in a group thread?”
“Can I delete my own post from a group discussion?”
Tell an agent destructive · confirm first
Delete group {group_id} entry {id} from thread {topic_id}.
Take down post {id} in group {group_id} topic {topic_id}.
GET /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/summaries Get the last AI summary of a course discussion · Find Last Summary #
Ask an LLM
“Can I see the most recent AI-generated summary of a class discussion?”
“What prompt did I use for the last summary of this course discussion?”
Tell an agent
Show the last summary generated for course {course_id} topic {topic_id}.
Fetch the latest discussion summary and my prompt for {topic_id} in {course_id}.
POST /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/summaries Generate an AI summary of a course discussion · Find or Create Summary #
Ask an LLM
“Can Canvas summarize a long class discussion for me?”
“Is it possible to steer a course discussion summary with my own focus prompt?”
Tell an agent
Summarize discussion {topic_id} in course {course_id}.
Generate a summary of course {course_id} topic {topic_id} focused on {userInput}.
GET /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/summaries Get the last AI summary of a group discussion · Find Last Summary #
Ask an LLM
“Where can I find the previous summary made for a group thread?”
“Was a summary already produced for this group discussion?”
Tell an agent
Retrieve the previous summary for group {group_id} thread {topic_id}.
Get the most recent group {group_id} summary of topic {topic_id}.
POST /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/summaries Generate an AI summary of a group discussion · Find or Create Summary #
Ask an LLM
“Can I get a quick recap of what my project group discussed?”
“Does the group thread summary report token usage?”
Tell an agent
Create a recap of group {group_id} thread {topic_id}.
Summarize group {group_id} discussion {topic_id} with emphasis on {userInput}.
PUT /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/summaries/disable Turn off summaries for a course discussion · Disable summary #
Ask an LLM
“Can I switch off AI summaries on one class discussion?”
“Is the endpoint for disabling course discussion summaries deprecated?”
Tell an agent
Disable the summary on course {course_id} topic {topic_id}.
Turn off discussion summarizing for {topic_id} in course {course_id}.
PUT /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/summaries/disable Turn off summaries for a group discussion · Disable summary #
Ask an LLM
“How do I stop summaries from showing on a group thread?”
“Can summarization be disabled for a single group discussion?”
Tell an agent
Switch off summaries for group {group_id} thread {topic_id}.
Disable group {group_id} discussion {topic_id} summary.
POST /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/summaries/{summary_id}/feedback Rate an AI summary of a course discussion · Summary Feedback #
Ask an LLM
“Can I give a thumbs up or down on a course discussion summary?”
“Is there a way to leave a comment on how good a class discussion summary was?”
Tell an agent
Record {_action} feedback on summary {summary_id} for course {course_id} topic {topic_id}.
Comment {comment} on course {course_id} discussion {topic_id} summary {summary_id}.
POST /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/summaries/{summary_id}/feedback Rate an AI summary of a group discussion · Summary Feedback #
Ask an LLM
“Where do I send feedback about a group thread summary?”
“Can I flag a group discussion summary as unhelpful?”
Tell an agent
Send {_action} feedback for group {group_id} thread {topic_id} summary {summary_id}.
Leave the note {comment} on summary {summary_id} of group {group_id} topic {topic_id}.
GET /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/view Get a whole course discussion with all posts · Get the full topic #
Ask an LLM
“Can I export an entire class discussion with every post and author in one call?”
“What's the fastest way to read a full course discussion thread tree?”
Tell an agent
Get the full view of course {course_id} discussion {topic_id} with all entries.
Dump every post and author in topic {topic_id} of course {course_id}.
GET /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/view Get a whole group discussion with all posts · Get the full topic #
Ask an LLM
“Can I load an entire group thread including all replies at once?”
“Is there a cached full view of a group discussion?”
Tell an agent
Load the complete group {group_id} thread {topic_id} with replies.
Pull the whole conversation tree for group {group_id} topic {topic_id}.
POST /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries Post a response to a course discussion · Post an entry #
Ask an LLM
“Can I submit my response to a class discussion through the API?”
“Is attaching a file to a course discussion post supported?”
Tell an agent
Post {message} as a new entry in course {course_id} topic {topic_id}.
Reply to the course {course_id} prompt {topic_id} with file {attachment}.
GET /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries List top-level posts in a course discussion · List topic entries #
Ask an LLM
“Which students have posted top-level responses in a class discussion?”
“Do I need to post first before I can list entries in a course discussion?”
Tell an agent
List the top-level entries in course {course_id} topic {topic_id}.
Show the main responses posted to discussion {topic_id} in {course_id}.
POST /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries Post a response to a group discussion · Post an entry #
Ask an LLM
“Can I add a new post to my project group's thread?”
“Is a file upload allowed when posting in a group discussion?”
Tell an agent
Write {message} in group {group_id} thread {topic_id}.
Add a group {group_id} post to topic {topic_id} attaching {attachment}.
GET /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries List top-level posts in a group discussion · List topic entries #
Ask an LLM
“What has everyone in my group posted to our thread so far?”
“Can I page through the main posts of a group discussion?”
Tell an agent
List top-level posts in group {group_id} thread {topic_id}.
Show what members wrote in group {group_id} discussion {topic_id}.
POST /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/duplicate Copy a course discussion topic · Duplicate discussion topic #
Ask an LLM
“Can I duplicate an existing class discussion instead of recreating it?”
“Does copying a course discussion keep it in the same course?”
Tell an agent
Duplicate discussion {topic_id} in course {course_id}.
Make a copy of course {course_id} topic {topic_id}.
POST /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/duplicate Copy a group discussion topic · Duplicate discussion topic #
Ask an LLM
“Is cloning a thread inside a group possible?”
“Can I reuse a group discussion by duplicating it?”
Tell an agent
Clone group {group_id} thread {topic_id}.
Duplicate topic {topic_id} within group {group_id}.
POST /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{entry_id}/replies Reply to a post in a course discussion · Post a reply #
Ask an LLM
“Can I respond directly to a classmate's post rather than the main prompt?”
“Is it possible to attach a file to a reply in a course discussion?”
Tell an agent
Reply {message} to entry {entry_id} in course {course_id} topic {topic_id}.
Respond to course {course_id} post {entry_id} under {topic_id} with file {attachment}.
GET /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{entry_id}/replies List replies to a post in a course discussion · List entry replies #
Ask an LLM
“Who replied to a particular student's post in a class discussion?”
“Can I see the replies under one entry in a course discussion?”
Tell an agent
List replies to entry {entry_id} in course {course_id} topic {topic_id}.
Show the responses under course post {entry_id} in discussion {topic_id} of {course_id}.
POST /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{entry_id}/replies Reply to a post in a group discussion · Post a reply #
Ask an LLM
“How do I answer a teammate's message in our group thread?”
“Can a reply in a group discussion include an attachment?”
Tell an agent
Answer group {group_id} entry {entry_id} in thread {topic_id} with {message}.
Send a reply to post {entry_id} in group {group_id} topic {topic_id} with {attachment}.
GET /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{entry_id}/replies List replies to a post in a group discussion · List entry replies #
Ask an LLM
“What answers came back to my post in the group thread?”
“Can I page through the replies to one group discussion entry?”
Tell an agent
Get replies to group {group_id} entry {entry_id} in thread {topic_id}.
Show answers to post {entry_id} in group {group_id} topic {topic_id}.
GET /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entry_list Get specific course discussion posts by id · List entries #
Ask an LLM
“Can I fetch several course discussion posts at once by their ids?”
“Is there a batch lookup for entries in a class discussion?”
Tell an agent
Fetch entries {ids} from course {course_id} topic {topic_id}.
Look up posts with ids {ids} in course discussion {topic_id} of {course_id}.
GET /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entry_list Get specific group discussion posts by id · List entries #
Ask an LLM
“Can I grab particular group thread posts when I already know their ids?”
“Does a group discussion support retrieving a chosen set of entries?”
Tell an agent
Retrieve group {group_id} thread {topic_id} entries {ids}.
Get the group posts {ids} from topic {topic_id} in {group_id}.
PUT /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/read Mark a course discussion prompt as read · Mark topic as read #
Ask an LLM
“Can I clear the unread badge on a class discussion's opening post?”
“What marks just the initial text of a course discussion as seen?”
Tell an agent
Mark course {course_id} topic {topic_id} as read.
Flag the opening post of discussion {topic_id} in {course_id} as seen.
DELETE /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/read Mark a course discussion prompt as unread · Mark topic as unread #
Ask an LLM
“Can I set a class discussion's opening post back to unread as a reminder?”
“Is there a way to restore the unread state of a course topic?”
Tell an agent destructive · confirm first
Mark course {course_id} topic {topic_id} as unread.
Set the prompt of discussion {topic_id} in {course_id} back to unread.
PUT /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/read Mark a group discussion prompt as read · Mark topic as read #
Ask an LLM
“Can I mark a group thread's first message as seen?”
“What clears the unread flag on a group discussion prompt?”
Tell an agent
Mark the group {group_id} thread {topic_id} prompt read.
Set group discussion {topic_id} in {group_id} as seen.
DELETE /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/read Mark a group discussion prompt as unread · Mark topic as unread #
Ask an LLM
“Is it possible to flag a group thread's first message unread again?”
“Can I undo having read a group discussion prompt?”
Tell an agent destructive · confirm first
Mark the group {group_id} thread {topic_id} prompt unread.
Reset group discussion {topic_id} in {group_id} to not seen.
PUT /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/read_all Mark every course discussion as read · Mark all topic as read #
Ask an LLM
“Can I clear unread markers on all discussions in my course at once?”
“Is there a single call to catch up on every class discussion prompt?”
Tell an agent
Mark all discussion topics in course {course_id} as read.
Clear every unread discussion prompt in {course_id}.
PUT /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/read_all Mark every group discussion as read · Mark all topic as read #
Ask an LLM
“Can I mark all my group's threads as seen in one go?”
“What catches me up on every discussion inside a group?”
Tell an agent
Mark every thread in group {group_id} as read.
Catch me up on all group {group_id} discussions.
PUT /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/read_all Mark a course discussion and all its posts read · Mark all entries as read #
Ask an LLM
“Can I mark a whole class discussion including every reply as read?”
“Does forcing the read state lock a course discussion's posts as read?”
Tell an agent
Mark course {course_id} topic {topic_id} and all its entries read.
Read-all every reply in discussion {topic_id} of {course_id}, forced {forced_read_state}.
DELETE /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/read_all Mark a course discussion and all its posts unread · Mark all entries as unread #
Ask an LLM
“Can I flip an entire class discussion and its replies back to unread?”
“Is there a bulk unread for all posts in one course thread?”
Tell an agent destructive · confirm first
Mark course {course_id} topic {topic_id} and all its entries unread.
Unread every post in discussion {topic_id} of {course_id}, forced {forced_read_state}.
PUT /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/read_all Mark a group discussion and all its posts read · Mark all entries as read #
Ask an LLM
“Can I mark every reply in a group thread as seen?”
“Is there a read-all for one group discussion's posts?”
Tell an agent
Mark group {group_id} thread {topic_id} and every reply read.
Set all posts in group discussion {topic_id} of {group_id} to seen.
DELETE /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/read_all Mark a group discussion and all its posts unread · Mark all entries as unread #
Ask an LLM
“Can every reply in a group thread be set back to unread?”
“Is there a bulk unread for a single group discussion?”
Tell an agent destructive · confirm first
Mark group {group_id} thread {topic_id} and every reply unread.
Reset all posts in group discussion {topic_id} of {group_id} to not seen.
PUT /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{entry_id}/read Mark one course discussion post as read · Mark entry as read #
Ask an LLM
“Can I mark a single reply in a class discussion as read?”
“What marks one particular course discussion entry as seen?”
Tell an agent
Mark entry {entry_id} in course {course_id} topic {topic_id} as read.
Flag course post {entry_id} under discussion {topic_id} of {course_id} as seen.
DELETE /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{entry_id}/read Mark one course discussion post as unread · Mark entry as unread #
Ask an LLM
“Can I set one reply in a class discussion back to unread so I revisit it?”
“Is marking a single course discussion entry unread supported?”
Tell an agent destructive · confirm first
Mark entry {entry_id} in course {course_id} topic {topic_id} as unread.
Set course post {entry_id} under discussion {topic_id} of {course_id} back to unread.
PUT /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{entry_id}/read Mark one group discussion post as read · Mark entry as read #
Ask an LLM
“Can I mark one message in my group thread as seen?”
“Which call marks a single group discussion entry read?”
Tell an agent
Mark group {group_id} entry {entry_id} in thread {topic_id} read.
Flag post {entry_id} in group {group_id} topic {topic_id} as seen.
DELETE /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{entry_id}/read Mark one group discussion post as unread · Mark entry as unread #
Ask an LLM
“Can I flag one message in a group thread unread again?”
“Which call resets a single group discussion entry to unread?”
Tell an agent destructive · confirm first
Mark group {group_id} entry {entry_id} in thread {topic_id} unread.
Reset post {entry_id} in group {group_id} topic {topic_id} to not seen.
POST /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{entry_id}/rating Like or rate a course discussion post · Rate entry #
Ask an LLM
“Can I like a classmate's post in a course discussion?”
“How are ratings on class discussion entries set or removed?”
Tell an agent
Rate entry {entry_id} in course {course_id} topic {topic_id} as {rating}.
Like course post {entry_id} in discussion {topic_id} of {course_id}.
POST /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/entries/{entry_id}/rating Like or rate a group discussion post · Rate entry #
Ask an LLM
“Is liking a teammate's message in a group thread possible?”
“Can I give a rating to a group discussion entry?”
Tell an agent
Give group {group_id} entry {entry_id} in thread {topic_id} a rating of {rating}.
Like post {entry_id} in group {group_id} topic {topic_id}.
PUT /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/subscribed Follow a course discussion for notifications · Subscribe to a topic #
Ask an LLM
“Can I get notified when someone posts new replies in a class discussion?”
“What do I call to follow a course discussion?”
Tell an agent
Subscribe me to course {course_id} topic {topic_id}.
Notify me about new posts in discussion {topic_id} of {course_id}.
DELETE /v1/courses/{course_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/subscribed Stop following a course discussion · Unsubscribe from a topic #
Ask an LLM
“Can I stop getting notifications from a noisy class discussion?”
“How do I unfollow a course discussion?”
Tell an agent destructive · confirm first
Unsubscribe me from course {course_id} topic {topic_id}.
Stop alerts for new posts in discussion {topic_id} of {course_id}.
PUT /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/subscribed Follow a group discussion for notifications · Subscribe to a topic #
Ask an LLM
“Can I receive alerts when my group thread gets new messages?”
“Is following a group discussion supported?”
Tell an agent
Follow group {group_id} thread {topic_id}.
Alert me to new entries in group discussion {topic_id} of {group_id}.
DELETE /v1/groups/{group_id}/discussion_topics/{topic_id}/subscribed Stop following a group discussion · Unsubscribe from a topic #
Ask an LLM
“Can I mute notifications from a group thread?”
“What do I call to unfollow a discussion in my group?”
Tell an agent destructive · confirm first
Unfollow group {group_id} thread {topic_id}.
Mute alerts for group discussion {topic_id} of {group_id}.

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OpenAPI Specification

canvas-discussion-topics-api-openapi.yml Raw ↑ 
openapi: 3.2.0
info:
  title: Canvas LMS REST Discussion Topics API
  version: v1
  summary: The complete Canvas LMS REST API, converted from the Swagger 1.2 documents Instructure publishes under https://canvas.instructure.com/doc/api/.
  description: The Canvas LMS REST API covers courses, assignments, quizzes, grades, users, enrollments, accounts, files, modules, rubrics, submissions, SIS imports, LTI, analytics and account administration.
  contact:
    name: Instructure Canvas
    url: https://canvas.instructure.com/doc/api/
  license:
    name: AGPL-3.0
    url: https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms/blob/master/LICENSE
servers:
- url: https://canvas.instructure.com/api
  description: Instructure-hosted Canvas (canvas.instructure.com)
- url: https://{canvas_host}/api
  description: Any Canvas instance; Canvas is multi-tenant and self-hostable, so the host is the institution's Canvas domain.
  variables:
    canvas_host:
      default: canvas.instructure.com
      description: Your institution's Canvas hostname, e.g. school.instructure.com
security:
- bearerAuth: []
- oauth2: []
tags:


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