fireflies-common-errors

name	fireflies-common-errors
description	Diagnose and fix Fireflies.ai GraphQL API errors by error code. Use when encountering Fireflies.ai errors, debugging failed requests, or troubleshooting authentication and rate limit issues. Trigger with phrases like "fireflies error", "fix fireflies", "fireflies not working", "debug fireflies", "fireflies 429".
allowed-tools	Read, Grep, Bash(curl:*)
version	1.11.0
license	MIT
author	Jeremy Longshore <[e-mail]>
tags	["saas","fireflies","debugging"]
compatibility	Designed for Claude Code, also compatible with Codex and OpenClaw

Fireflies.ai Common Errors

Overview

Quick reference for all Fireflies.ai GraphQL API error codes with root causes and fixes.

Error Response Format

All Fireflies errors follow this GraphQL error structure:

{
  "errors": [{
    "message": "Human-readable description",
    "code": "error_code",
    "friendly": true,
    "extensions": {
      "status": 400,
      "helpUrls": ["https://docs.fireflies.ai/..."]
    }
  }]
}

Error Code Reference

auth_failed (401)

Message: Invalid or missing API key.

# Verify API key is set and valid
echo "Key set: ${FIREFLIES_API_KEY:+YES}"

# Test authentication
set -euo pipefail
curl -s -X POST https://api.fireflies.ai/graphql \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FIREFLIES_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query": "{ user { email } }"}' | jq .