Assisters API

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for Assisters API

Troubleshooting Guide

TL;DR

Most issues are auth (401), rate limits (429), or model names. Check your API key starts with ask_, use correct model names like assisters-chat-v1, and implement exponential backoff for 429 errors. Contact [email protected] for persistent issues.

Quick solutions to common problems when using Assisters API.

Authentication Issues

Error: 401 Unauthorized

Rate Limit Errors

Error: 429 Too Many Requests

Model Errors

Error: Model Not Found

Request Errors

Error: Invalid Request

Network Issues

SDK Issues

Streaming Issues

Getting Help

Debug Checklist

Verify key starts with ask_ and is active in dashboard

Ensure base_url="https://api.assisters.dev/v1" is set

Use Assisters model names: assisters-chat-v1, assisters-embed-v1, etc.

Ensure all required fields are present

Check headers for remaining quota

import logging
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG)