| name | fireflies-common-errors |
| description | Diagnose and fix Fireflies.ai common errors and exceptions. Use when encountering Fireflies.ai errors, debugging failed requests, or troubleshooting integration issues. Trigger with phrases like "fireflies error", "fix fireflies", "fireflies not working", "debug fireflies". |
| allowed-tools | Read, Grep, Bash(curl:*) |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| license | MIT |
| author | Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io> |
Fireflies.ai Common Errors
Overview
Quick reference for the top 10 most common Fireflies.ai errors and their solutions.
Prerequisites
- Fireflies.ai SDK installed
- API credentials configured
- Access to error logs
Instructions
Step 1: Identify the Error
Check error message and code in your logs or console.
Step 2: Find Matching Error Below
Match your error to one of the documented cases.
Step 3: Apply Solution
Follow the solution steps for your specific error.
Output
- Identified error cause
- Applied fix
- Verified resolution
Error Handling
Authentication Failed
Error Message:
Authentication error: Invalid API key
Cause: API key is missing, expired, or invalid.
Solution:
# Verify API key is set
echo $FIREFLIES_API_KEY
Rate Limit Exceeded
Error Message:
Rate limit exceeded. Please retry after X seconds.
Cause: Too many requests in a short period.
Solution:
Implement exponential backoff. See fireflies-rate-limits skill.
Network Timeout
Error Message:
Request timeout after 30000ms
Cause: Network connectivity or server latency issues.
Solution:
// Increase timeout
const client = new Client({ timeout: 60000 });
Examples
Quick Diagnostic Commands
# Check Fireflies.ai status
curl -s https://status.fireflies.com
# Verify API connectivity
curl -I https://api.fireflies.com
# Check local configuration
env | grep FIREFLIES
Escalation Path
- Collect evidence with
fireflies-debug-bundle - Check Fireflies.ai status page
- Contact support with request ID
Resources
Next Steps
For comprehensive debugging, see fireflies-debug-bundle.