juicebox-common-errors by jeremylongshore

---
name: juicebox-common-errors
description: |
  Diagnose and fix Juicebox common errors.
  Use when encountering API errors, debugging integration issues,
  or troubleshooting Juicebox connection problems.
  Trigger with phrases like "juicebox error", "fix juicebox issue",
  "juicebox not working", "debug juicebox".
allowed-tools: Read, Grep, Bash(curl:*)
version: 1.0.0
license: MIT
author: Jeremy Longshore <[email protected]>
---

# Juicebox Common Errors

## Overview
Quick reference for diagnosing and resolving common Juicebox API errors.

## Error Reference

### Authentication Errors

#### 401 Unauthorized
```
Error: Invalid or expired API key
Code: AUTHENTICATION_FAILED
```

**Causes:**
- API key is incorrect
- API key has been revoked
- Environment variable not set

**Solutions:**
```bash
# Verify API key is set
echo $JUICEBOX_API_KEY

# Test with curl
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $JUICEBOX_API_KEY" \
  https://api.juicebox.ai/v1/auth/verify
```

#### 403 Forbidden
```
Error: Insufficient permissions for this operation
Code: PERMISSION_DENIED
```

**Causes:**
- API key lacks required scope
- Account tier limitation
- Feature not available in plan

**Solutions:**
- Check API key permissions in dashboard
- Upgrade account tier if needed
- Contact support for access

### Rate Limiting Errors

#### 429 Too Many Requests
```
Error: Rate limit exceeded
Code: RATE_LIMITED
Retry-After: 60
```

**Causes:**
- Exceeded requests per minute
- Exceeded daily quota
- Burst limit hit

**Solutions:**
```typescript
// Implement exponential backoff
async function withBackoff(fn: () => Promise<any>, maxRetries = 3) {
  for (let i = 0; i < maxRetries; i++) {
    try {
      return await fn();
    } catch (error) {
      if (error.code === 'RATE_LIMITED') {
        const delay = error.retryAfter * 1000 || Math.pow(2, i) * 1000;
        await sleep(delay);
        continue;
      }
      throw error;
    }
  }
}
```

### Search Errors

#### 400 Bad Request - Invalid Query
```
Error: Invalid search query syntax
Code: INVALID_QUERY
Details: Unexpected token at position 15
```

**Causes:**
- Malformed query syntax
- Invalid field name
- Unclosed quotes

**Solutions:**
```typescript
// Validate query before sending
function validateQuery(query: string): boolean {
  const openQuotes = (query.match(/"/g) || []).length;
  if (openQuotes % 2 !== 0) return false;

  const openParens = (query.match(/\(/g) || []).length;
  const closeParens = (query.match(/\)/g) || []).length;
  if (openParens !== closeParens) return false;

  return true;
}
```

#### 404 Profile Not Found
```
Error: Profile with ID 'xxx' not found
Code: NOT_FOUND
```

**Causes:**
- Profile ID is invalid
- Profile has been removed
- Stale cache reference

**Solutions:**
- Verify profile ID format
- Handle not found gracefully
- Implement cache invalidation

### Network Errors

#### ETIMEDOUT
```
Error: Request timed out
Code: TIMEOUT
```

**Solutions:**
```typescript
// Increase timeout for large searches
const client = new JuiceboxClient({
  apiKey: process.env.JUICEBOX_API_KEY,
  timeout: 60000 // 60 seconds
});
```

## Diagnostic Commands

```bash
# Check API status
curl https://status.juicebox.ai/api/status

# Verify connectivity
curl -I https://api.juicebox.ai/v1/health

# Test authentication
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $JUICEBOX_API_KEY" \
  https://api.juicebox.ai/v1/auth/me
```

## Error Handling Pattern
```typescript
try {
  const results = await juicebox.search.people(query);
} catch (error) {
  if (error.code === 'RATE_LIMITED') {
    // Queue for retry
  } else if (error.code === 'INVALID_QUERY') {
    // Fix query syntax
  } else if (error.code === 'AUTHENTICATION_FAILED') {
    // Refresh credentials
  } else {
    // Log and alert
    logger.error('Juicebox error', { error });
  }
}
```

## Resources
- [Error Codes Reference](https://juicebox.ai/docs/errors)
- [Status Page](https://status.juicebox.ai)

## Next Steps
After resolving errors, see `juicebox-debug-bundle` for collecting diagnostic info.