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Local Qwen Model Doesn't Support Tool Calls
Can anyone help me? I've been trying to get Paperclip to work with my local qwen 3.5 model but tool calls. (It shouldn't even use a tool for this issue)What this error means
When using a local Qwen model (via Ollama or similar) with Paperclip, the model may not support tool calls that agents depend on. Paperclip agents need to invoke tools like bash commands, file reads/writes, and API calls. If the underlying LLM doesn't support function calling, the agent simply can't work.
Why this happens
Not all LLMs support the function calling API that agent frameworks require. Local models especially need specific versions or configurations to enable tool use. Standard chat models just respond with text — they can't invoke actions.
Common causes
- •Using a chat-only model without tool/function calling support
- •Qwen model variant doesn't have agent capabilities
- •Ollama model not configured for function calling
- •Model too small to support complex tool use
You'll see these symptoms
- →Agent fails immediately on startup
- →Tool call errors or silent failures
- →Can't choose certain agents (like OpenClaw)
- →Model responds but agent doesn't execute tasks
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