i am looking to deploy my app on vercel, what steps do i need to follow

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can render be used instead?

Absolutely, you can deploy a LiveKit app on Render! Here’s a friendly step-by-step to help you get started: 1. Create a Dockerfile: Make sure your project includes a working

Dockerfile

. If you want some examples, check out the LiveKit Examples repository—they’ve got you covered. 2. Clone the Deployment Example: Grab the LiveKit agent deployment examples repository by cloning it to your local setup. 3. Copy the

render.yaml

File: Take the

render.yaml

file from the

<http://render.com|render.com>

folder in that repo and copy it into the root of your project—where your

Dockerfile

lives. 4. Update Environment Variables: Head over to your Render dashboard and create an environment group named

agent-example-env-group

. Then, add these variables: ◦ `LIVEKIT_URL`: Your LiveKit WebSocket URL (something like

<wss://your-livekit-url.livekit.cloud>

). ◦ `LIVEKIT_API_KEY`: Your LiveKit API key. ◦ `LIVEKIT_API_SECRET`: Your LiveKit API secret. 1. Launch Your Service on Render: In your Render dashboard, create a new service by initializing a blueprint and pointing it to your repo. Render will spot the

render.yaml

file and handle the setup for you. If any of these steps feel tricky or if you want me to walk you through anything in more detail, just give me a shout—I’m here to help! Sources: Deploying to production | LiveKit Docs | Deployment and scaling | LiveKit Docs | README.md

if i stick with vercel, what steps do i need to follow?

Ready to get your LiveKit app up and running on Vercel? Just follow these simple steps: 1. Use the Vercel Deployment Button: Many LiveKit examples come with a handy one-click deploy button right in their GitHub repos. Just click the "Deploy with Vercel" button and sign in to your Vercel account. 2. Set Up Your Environment Variables: You’ll want to add these to your Vercel project: To add these, just head over to your Vercel Dashboard, pick your project, and go to Settings > Environment Variables. ◦ `LIVEKIT_WS_URL`: This is your LiveKit WebSocket URL (like

wss://<your-project>.livekit.cloud

). ◦ `LIVEKIT_API_KEY`: Your API key from LiveKit Cloud. ◦ `LIVEKIT_API_SECRET`: Your API secret from LiveKit Cloud. ◦ `NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL`: Your site’s URL (this one’s optional but needed for some demos). 1. Deploy the App: Vercel will take it from here, building and deploying your app automatically. You can keep an eye on how things are going right in the Vercel dashboard. 2. After Deployment: Give your app a quick test to make sure everything, like audio and video streaming, is working smoothly. If you’re using a specific LiveKit example or want a hand with any extra setup, just let me know—I’m here to help!

hey, i have deployed my frontend on vercel, now what

Now that you’ve deployed your frontend on Vercel, here are some friendly next steps to help you along: 1. Configure Environment Variables: Make sure to add these important variables in your Vercel project settings: ◦

LIVEKIT_API_KEY

◦

LIVEKIT_API_SECRET

◦

LIVEKIT_WS_URL

1. Test Your Application: Head over to your deployed app URL and give it a spin—try joining rooms, streaming video, and audio to see everything in action. 2. Monitor Application Logs: Keep an eye on Vercel’s logging tools to catch any errors or issues early, and troubleshoot as needed. 3. Set Up a Custom Domain (Optional): If you want a snazzy, professional URL, you can set up a custom domain through Vercel. 4. Test with LiveKit CLI (Optional): Using custom recording or egress templates? Give your app a test run with the LiveKit CLI to mimic real-world use. 5. Optimize Your Deployment: Take a look at Vercel’s Next.js deployment docs for handy tips on caching, performance, and other ways to make your app shine. If you hit any bumps or want a hand with any of these steps, just let me know—I’m here to help! Sources: README.md | agent-console/README.md | README.md | Custom Recording Template | LiveKit Docs

clicking on the start session in my ui isn't doing anything

Let’s work through some steps together to fix the "Start Session" button not working: 1. Check for Media Device Errors: Make sure your browser has permission to access your microphone and camera. Keep an eye out for any error messages or alerts about media devices. 2. Inspect Browser Console Logs: Open your browser’s developer console and look for any error messages related to media devices or connection issues. 3. Verify Browser Permissions: Double-check that your browser has allowed access to your microphone and camera. Try refreshing the page and clicking the button again. 4. Check Network Connection: Confirm you have a stable internet connection. If you can, try switching to a different network or browser to see if that helps. 5. Verify Session State: Sometimes the button might be disabled because there’s already an active session. If it looks enabled but isn’t responding, take a peek at the console for any errors. 6. Test in Private Browsing Mode: Open the page in a private or incognito window to rule out any issues caused by browser extensions or cached data. 7. Verify Connection Details: Double-check that the server URL and participant token are correct. If you’re using a custom server, make sure the URL is right and accessible. 8. Review LiveKit Dashboard: Take a look at the LiveKit dashboard to check the room and participant status, and see if there are any server-side errors. 9. Isolate the Issue: Try using a different device or browser to figure out if the problem is on your side, the server’s side, or related to the network. If you’re still stuck after trying these, please share any error messages you see in the console, your browser and OS versions, and whether you’re using a custom server or LiveKit Cloud. I’m here to help you get this sorted! Sources: components/app.tsx | complex-agents/nova-sonic/nova-sonic-form-agent/components/welcome.tsx | Community & Support | livekit/livekit_composite | DeepWiki

i don't think the start session is doing anything on vercel. there are no console logs

Let’s walk through some steps together to figure out why the "Start Session" button isn’t working on Vercel: 1. Check Connection Details Endpoint: Open your browser’s developer tools and head to the Network tab. See if the request to

/api/connection-details

is going through smoothly. You can also pop open

{your_app_url}/api/connection-details

in your browser to double-check it’s returning the right connection details. 2. Verify Environment Variables: Make sure all the necessary environment variables (like

NEXT_PUBLIC_CONN_DETAILS_ENDPOINT

) are set up correctly in your Vercel deployment settings. 3. Inspect Event Listeners: Take a look at your code to confirm that event listeners for media device errors are in place. Adding some error handling to catch and log any connection issues or unhandled rejections can really help here. 4. Test Device Permissions: Double-check that your browser has permission to use the microphone and camera. If there are any permission denials, you’ll usually see messages in the console. 5. Debugging Tips: ◦ Peek at the Console tab for any error messages popping up. ◦ Look in the Application tab to confirm your environment variables are loaded. ◦ Try adding error handling in your code to catch connection failures, like this:

try {
  // Your connection logic
} catch (error) {
  console.error('Connection failed:', error);
}

1. Verify Vercel Deployment: Make sure your serverless functions are deployed correctly and that your domain settings are all good to go. If you’re still stuck after trying these, just let me know what you see in the Network tab or share any other details you have—I’m here to help you get this sorted! Sources: complex-agents/nova-sonic/nova-sonic-form-agent/components/app.tsx

what all is needed in the environment variables for vercel? apart from the key, secret key and wss

When you're ready to deploy your LiveKit app on Vercel, you'll want to have these environment variables set up: 1. `LIVEKIT_API_KEY`: This is your LiveKit API key, which you can find in the LiveKit Cloud Dashboard. 2. `LIVEKIT_API_SECRET`: Your LiveKit API secret, also available in the LiveKit Cloud Dashboard. 3.

NEXT_PUBLIC_LIVEKIT_URL

(or

LIVEKIT_WS_URL

): This is the WebSocket URL for your LiveKit server, usually looking like

wss://<subdomain>.livekit.cloud

. Make sure to add these variables in your Vercel project settings under "Environment Variables." Remember, use the

NEXT_PUBLIC_

prefix for any variables that need to be accessible on the client side. If you're using extra features like speech-to-text, you might need to add more variables, but these aren't necessary for a basic LiveKit setup. Feel free to reach out if you want a hand with any specific setup—I'm here to help! Sources: Transcription Applications | livekit/livekit_composite | DeepWiki | .env.example | Transcription Applications | livekit/livekit_composite | DeepWiki

running backend on my local pc while frontend is on vercel is giving me duplexerror continupusly

The DuplexError usually pops up when there’s a mismatch in WebSocket protocols or some hiccup between your frontend and backend connection. No worries though—here are a few friendly steps to help you troubleshoot: 1. Check WebSocket URL: Make sure the WebSocket URL in your frontend is pointing to your local backend. For example, if your backend is running locally, the URL should look like

<ws://localhost:7880>

(just swap out

7880

for your backend port). 2. Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS): Double-check that your local backend is set up to accept requests from your Vercel-hosted frontend. You might need to tweak your backend’s CORS settings to allow the Vercel domain. 3. Network Accessibility: Make sure your local backend is reachable from the internet. If it’s not, tools like ngrok can be super helpful to expose your local server with a public URL—then just update your frontend’s WebSocket URL accordingly. 4. Protocol Mismatch: Confirm your WebSocket URL is using the right protocol—`ws://` for local development or

wss://

for secure connections. 5. Check Backend Logs: Take a peek at your backend logs to see if there are any errors or warnings that might shed light on the connection trouble. If you’re still stuck after trying these, just share the exact error message and any setup details you have—I’m here to help you figure it out!

it is working. how do I deploy the backend on render

Ready to get your LiveKit backend up and running on Render? Just follow these simple steps: 1. Prepare the Configuration: Start by copying the

render.yaml

file into the root directory of your project, right where your

Dockerfile

lives. If you want some examples to guide you, check out the LiveKit agent deployment examples repository. 2. Create an Environment Group: ◦ Head over to your Render dashboard and create an environment group called

agent-example-env-group

. ◦ Then, add these environment variables:

LIVEKIT_URL=<wss://your-livekit-url.livekit.cloud>
LIVEKIT_API_KEY=your-livekit-api-key
LIVEKIT_API_SECRET=your-livekit-api-secret

1. Launch Your Service: ◦ Create a new blueprint in Render and link it to your repository. ◦ Render will spot the

render.yaml

file and automatically deploy your service with the settings you’ve specified. Here’s a handy example of what your

render.yaml

might look like:

services:
- type: pserv
  repo: <https://github.com/livekit-examples/agent-deployment>
  rootDir: python-agent-example-app
  name: agent-example
  runtime: image
  plan: starter
  envVars:
  - fromGroup: agent-example-env
  region: virginia
  maxShutdownDelaySeconds: 300
  scaling:
    minInstances: 1
    maxInstances: 4
    targetCPUPercent: 60
    targetMemoryPercent: 60

Make sure your project has a proper

Dockerfile

, and feel free to tweak the

rootDir

and other settings to fit your setup. If you hit any bumps or want a hand, just let me know—I’m here to help! Sources: README.md | Deploying to production | LiveKit Docs