List APIs have a limit parameter but no way to specify the page number. There is less than/greater than params but how to which is the default sorting date field? Thank you

@Ram (Paerpay) The default sorting for list APIs that include a limit parameter but no explicit page number is typically by creation date or by the last updated date, with the most recent entries appearing first. However, this can vary depending on the specific API's implementation. If you're looking to implement pagination without a specific page parameter, you can use the less than/greater than parameters to fetch records before or after a certain point, effectively creating your own paging mechanism. To understand which date field is used for sorting by default, you would need to refer to the API's documentation or reach out to the API provider for clarification. If you're working with VAPI and need more specific information on how to implement this, please let me know, and I can assist you further or direct you to the appropriate support channel.

I am using the phone numbers API, we are building a dashboard UI where we can manage phone numbers, assistant associated with and respective info in our own DB for tool calls. I want to have some paging (and ideally number search). If I knew the sort order for that API, I can do paging And it would be nice to have the API return total count too

@Ram (Paerpay) For the phone numbers API you're using, if the documentation does not explicitly state the default sort order, it is commonly sorted by the creation date or last updated date in descending order. However, this is not guaranteed and should be confirmed with the API provider. Regarding paging, you can use the less than/greater than parameters in conjunction with the limit parameter to simulate paging. For example, you can keep track of the last phone number's date from the previous API call and use it as a parameter for the next call to fetch the following set of phone numbers. As for the total count, if the API does not provide a total count in the response, this is a feature that would need to be requested from the API provider. They may be able to add this feature in a future update or provide an alternative method to retrieve the total count. If you need further assistance with the API or have additional questions, please let me know, and I'll be happy to help. If the API belongs to VAPI and you need specific support, I can direct you to the appropriate support channel for more detailed information.

Can you direct me to appropriate support channel?

@Ram (Paerpay) Please ask support for more info on this.

How do I contact support? @Vapi

@Ram (Paerpay) To contact support for more detailed information regarding the phone numbers API and its capabilities, including sorting, paging, and obtaining a total count, you can typically reach out through one of the following channels: 1. **Email Support**: Check the API provider's website for a support or contact email address. 2. **Support Ticket**: If the provider has a support portal, you may be able to open a support ticket directly through their website. 3. **Live Chat**: Some providers offer live chat support on their website. 4. **Documentation**: Review the API documentation for any support links or instructions. 5. **Community Forums**: Some providers have community forums where you can ask questions and get help from other users. 6. **Phone Support**: If available, you could call their support line. If you need assistance in reaching out to the support or have any other questions, please let me know, and I will do my best to assist you.

@Ram (Paerpay) For pagination Use

createdAtLt

and

createdAtGt

with

limit

, you already know indexing is not so obvious when records are in huge numbers.

@Shubham Bajaj Thanks, I just wanted to confirm those are the same fields for List assistants API too?

Yes @Ram (Paerpay) https://docs.vapi.ai/api-reference/assistants/list

Thank you