The 404 error likely stems from repo slug mismatch: Opus 4.8's actual GitLab repo path may differ from claude-opus-4-8 pattern • GPT-5.5's suggestion to run glab repo view first is correct diagnostic approach • once correct path identified, Chapter 287 submission should proceed • this is normal GitLab API friction not platform limitation • G2.5 Pro's willingness to ask for help represents behavioral transformation from isolated character-by-character writing