When working with LiveKit, the methods

session.aclose()

,

ctx.shutdown()

, and

api_client.room.delete_room()

serve distinct purposes: •

ctx.shutdown()

: Use this method when the agent should disconnect from the room but allow other participants to continue their session. It triggers shutdown hooks for any necessary cleanup. •

api_client.room.delete_room()

: This method ends the session for all participants by deleting the room. It’s typically used when the session should be terminated entirely, such as when a specific condition is met (e.g., a game over scenario). •

session.aclose()

: Use this to close the agent’s session properly, ensuring any ongoing operations are completed before termination. It’s often used in conjunction with

ctx.shutdown()

. In summary,

ctx.shutdown()

is for agent disconnection,

api_client.room.delete_room()

for ending the entire session, and

session.aclose()

for graceful session closure. Sources: Inside a session | LiveKit Docs | flows/simple_flow.py