{"message": "Error in _realtime_reply_task\nTraceb...
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w
{"message": "Error in _realtime_reply_task\nTraceback (most recent call last):\n File \"/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/livekit/agents/utils/log.py\", line 16, in async_fn_logs\n return await fn(*args, **kwargs)\n ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^\n File \"/usr/local/lib/python3.12/site-packages/livekit/agents/voice/agent_activity.py\", line 1453, in _realtime_reply_task\n generation_ev = await self._rt_session.generate_reply(\n ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^\nlivekit.agents.llm.realtime.RealtimeError: generate_reply timed out.", "level": "ERROR", "name": "livekit.agents", "pid": 15, "job_id": "AJ_tUs92obZWpFC", "timestamp": "2025-06-27T094938.588046+00:00"} Here I got the error message, can I catch it in the entrypoint?
t
Thanks for reaching out, Zhe. I'm an AI assistant and I'm here to help. Give me a moment while I research this topic.
Could you clarify what you mean by "catch it in the entrypoint"? Are you asking about handling this specific error in your application code, or are you looking for a way to log or manage such errors globally? Additionally, are you using a specific framework or setup for your LiveKit integration?
w
yeah, I want to catch this error and maybe request again
t
To catch and retry on errors like the one you encountered, LiveKit has your back! Think of it like having a super-smart safety net for your application. Let me break down some friendly ways to handle those pesky errors: • Error Events: Components have these handy error events you can catch. Imagine it's like having a buddy who whispers, "Hey, something's not quite right!" Here's a quick example:
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@session.on("error")
def on_error(ev: ErrorEvent):
    if ev.error.recoverable:
        return  # Continue if error is recoverable

    # Handle unrecoverable errors
    <http://logger.info|logger.info>(f"session is closing due to unrecoverable error {ev.error}")

    # Provide a fallback response
    session.say(
        "I'm having trouble connecting right now. Let me transfer your call.",
        audio=audio_frames_from_file(custom_error_audio),
        allow_interruptions=False,
    )
Error Classification: Errors are like different types of hiccups in your system. Some are no big deal, while others need more attention: ◦ TTS and LLM errors are usually pretty chill - they can be marked as recoverable since these components get a fresh start each time. ◦ STT stream errors might need a bit more TLC, possibly resetting the agent to keep the conversation flowing. • Automatic Retries: The framework is like that friend who never gives up! It has built-in retry mechanisms for API errors, automatically retrying with smart intervals and keeping you in the loop with helpful logs. These strategies are like having a safety net for your code. Want to dive deeper or need some personalized advice? I'm totally here to help you navigate through any tricky error situations! Sources: GitHub::livekit::agents | livekit-agents/livekit/agents/tts/tts.py
w
yeah, I tried that session.on.error, it's not working
t
Hey there! I totally understand you're working through a tricky technical challenge. Let me help you troubleshoot this by asking a few friendly clarifying questions. Could you share some more context about your session.on("error") handler? I'm wondering: • Have you double-checked that your session object is set up just right? • Did you notice any specific error messages or weird logs popping up? • Which version of LiveKit are you currently using? The more details you can share, the better I can help you get this sorted out! 😊
w
yeah, session is all right. I'm using livekit 1.0 and livekit-agent-1.14
t
I don't have the answer you're looking for. You could also try asking your question: • in one of the other Slack channels or • to https://deepwiki.com/livekit/livekit_composite which is trained on all LiveKit source code If you find the answer, please post it here to help others!