lindy-common-errors by jeremylongshore

---
name: lindy-common-errors
description: |
  Troubleshoot common Lindy AI errors and issues.
  Use when encountering errors, debugging agent failures,
  or resolving integration problems.
  Trigger with phrases like "lindy error", "lindy not working",
  "debug lindy", "lindy troubleshoot".
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Grep
version: 1.0.0
license: MIT
author: Jeremy Longshore <[email protected]>
---

# Lindy Common Errors

## Overview
Comprehensive guide to troubleshooting common Lindy AI errors and issues.

## Prerequisites
- Lindy SDK installed
- Access to logs and error messages
- Basic debugging skills

## Common Errors

### Authentication Errors

#### LINDY_AUTH_INVALID_KEY
```
Error: Invalid API key provided
Code: LINDY_AUTH_INVALID_KEY
```

**Causes:**
- Expired API key
- Incorrect key format
- Key from wrong environment

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

# Regenerate key in dashboard
# https://app.lindy.ai/settings/api-keys

# Test key
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $LINDY_API_KEY" \
  https://api.lindy.ai/v1/users/me
```

### Rate Limit Errors

#### LINDY_RATE_LIMITED
```
Error: Rate limit exceeded
Code: LINDY_RATE_LIMITED
Retry-After: 60
```

**Causes:**
- Too many API requests
- Concurrent agent runs exceeded
- Burst limit reached

**Solutions:**
```typescript
// Implement exponential backoff
async function withBackoff<T>(fn: () => Promise<T>): Promise<T> {
  for (let i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
    try {
      return await fn();
    } catch (e: any) {
      if (e.code === 'LINDY_RATE_LIMITED') {
        const delay = Math.pow(2, i) * 1000;
        await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, delay));
        continue;
      }
      throw e;
    }
  }
  throw new Error('Max retries exceeded');
}
```

### Agent Errors

#### LINDY_AGENT_NOT_FOUND
```
Error: Agent not found
Code: LINDY_AGENT_NOT_FOUND
```

**Solutions:**
```typescript
// Verify agent exists
const agents = await lindy.agents.list();
const exists = agents.some(a => a.id === agentId);

// Check environment (dev vs prod)
console.log('Environment:', process.env.LINDY_ENVIRONMENT);
```

#### LINDY_AGENT_TIMEOUT
```
Error: Agent execution timed out
Code: LINDY_AGENT_TIMEOUT
```

**Solutions:**
```typescript
// Increase timeout
const result = await lindy.agents.run(agentId, {
  input,
  timeout: 120000, // 2 minutes
});

// Use streaming for long tasks
const stream = await lindy.agents.runStream(agentId, { input });
```

### Tool Errors

#### LINDY_TOOL_FAILED
```
Error: Tool execution failed
Code: LINDY_TOOL_FAILED
Tool: email
```

**Solutions:**
```typescript
// Check tool configuration
const agent = await lindy.agents.get(agentId);
console.log('Tools:', agent.tools);

// Verify tool credentials
await lindy.tools.test('email');
```

## Debugging Checklist

```markdown
[ ] API key is valid and not expired
[ ] Correct environment (dev/staging/prod)
[ ] Agent ID exists and is accessible
[ ] Rate limits not exceeded
[ ] Network connectivity to api.lindy.ai
[ ] Required tools are configured
[ ] Timeout is sufficient for task
```

## Error Handling
| Error Code | HTTP Status | Retry? |
|------------|-------------|--------|
| LINDY_AUTH_INVALID_KEY | 401 | No |
| LINDY_RATE_LIMITED | 429 | Yes |
| LINDY_AGENT_NOT_FOUND | 404 | No |
| LINDY_AGENT_TIMEOUT | 504 | Yes |
| LINDY_TOOL_FAILED | 500 | Maybe |

## Resources
- [Lindy Error Reference](https://docs.lindy.ai/errors)
- [Status Page](https://status.lindy.ai)
- [Support](https://support.lindy.ai)

## Next Steps
Proceed to `lindy-debug-bundle` for comprehensive debugging.