How can i give names to agents that are joining a livekit meet? I am using the CLI command connect to connect the agent to a specific room. i tried using the ctx.agent.set_name command but this is not working as my agent is getting named simulated_Agent_277ys random names like this

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already have done this

Could you please check if the

agent_name

parameter is set correctly in the

WorkerOptions

? Also, it would be great to confirm if the agent is being dispatched explicitly to the room. If you’ve noticed any errors or logs during the agent’s connection process, sharing those would really help us get to the bottom of this together!

if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Run the CLI worker - it will automatically handle dispatch requests from LiveKit API
    cli.run_app(WorkerOptions(
        agent_name="interviewer",
        prewarm_fnc=prewarm,
        entrypoint_fnc=entrypoint
    ))

This is the main of my agent entry point script.

The

agent_name

in your script looks like it’s set correctly, which is great! Let’s explore a few possible reasons why the agent might still be receiving random names, just to make sure everything is on track: 1. Mismatch in Agent Name Configuration: It’s important to double-check that the

agent_name

matches exactly in both the

WorkerOptions

and any dispatch rules or API calls you’re using to assign the agent to a room. 2. Automatic Dispatch Still Enabled: Keep in mind that setting

agent_name

actually disables automatic dispatch. This means the agent will only join rooms if they’re explicitly dispatched through the

AgentDispatchService

API. 3. Incorrect Dispatch Method: Make sure you’re using the

AgentDispatchService.create_dispatch()

method to explicitly dispatch the agent to a room. Also, verify that both the

agent_name

and room name are correct. 4. Environment or Credential Issues: It’s a good idea to confirm that the worker has the right credentials (

apiKey

,

apiSecret

,

wsURL

) to register properly with the LiveKit server. 5. Worker Not Running or Registered: Lastly, please ensure the worker is actively running and connected to the LiveKit server. If the worker isn’t started or loses connection, the

agent_name

won’t be recognized. I hope these pointers help! Please feel free to check these areas, and don’t hesitate to reach out if the issue continues or if you’d like me to walk through anything together. I’m here to help! Sources: SIP troubleshooting guide | LiveKit Docs | Dispatching agents | LiveKit Docs | Agent dispatch | LiveKit Docs | agents/src/worker.ts

script_name = f"{agent_type}_worker.py"
    return subprocess.Popen([
        sys.executable,
        str(current_dir / script_name),
        "connect",
        "--room", room_name,
        #        "--participant-identity", agent_type,
    ])

This is how i am running this script. so for interviewer it will be like

python3 interviewer_worker.py connect --room 23r4-s4j5

The

agent_name

set in

WorkerOptions

is actually respected and not ignored when you use CLI commands like

connect

. However, it’s important to note that the

connect

command by itself doesn’t automatically send the agent to a room unless you have explicit dispatch set up. To make sure your agent joins the room with the right name, here are a few friendly steps you can follow: 1. Double-check that the

agent_name

in your

WorkerOptions

matches the name used in any dispatch rules or API calls. 2. Use the

AgentDispatchService.create_dispatch()

method to explicitly dispatch your agent to the room. 3. Make sure your worker is running with the correct credentials and is properly connected to the LiveKit server. If you’re running the

connect

command directly, it might not trigger the dispatch logic needed for named agents. Please feel free to reach out if you’d like me to walk you through this or if you have any other questions—I’m here to help! Sources: livekit-agents/livekit/agents/worker.py | agents/src/worker.ts | Making calls using SIP | LiveKit Docs | Making calls using SIP | LiveKit Docs | Agents telephony integration | LiveKit Docs