We are trying to create a squad for appointment booking. According to documentation https://docs.vapi.ai/squads-example we should pass the response object as explained as a response to assistant-request. The JSON i posted is as attached. In our scenerio, when i tried to pass the payload with squad. It gives me an error Invalid Assistant. Errors: ["assistant.property squad should not exist"] @Vapi https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1321898532759666820/1321898533057728522/message.txt?ex=676ee971&is=676d97f1&hm=79fa038420b19b069b834210217d03683a2a84977cb629d30f100f2e6b9bd17a&

@Mudassar It seems like there might be a misunderstanding or an error in the way you're trying to implement the squad for appointment booking. The error message "assistant.property squad should not exist" indicates that the property 'squad' is not recognized in the context where you're trying to use it. Could you please provide me with the JSON payload you're trying to post? This will help me understand the structure of your request and guide you on how to correctly implement the squad for appointment booking according to the VAPI documentation.

@Mudassar It seems like there might be a misunderstanding in the way you're structuring your payload for creating a squad. According to the documentation, the

squad

object should not be a property of the

assistant

object. Instead, it should be a separate entity that you define when you make the call to start a phone call with a squad. Here's a general structure of how your payload should look when you're trying to create a squad for an appointment booking:

json
{
  "squad": {
    "members": [
      // List of assistant members in the squad
    ]
  },
  // Other necessary properties for the call
}

Make sure that you are not nesting the

squad

object inside any other object, and that it is a top-level property in your JSON payload. If you continue to experience issues, please provide the exact payload you're using (with sensitive information redacted), and I can help you troubleshoot further.

{ "squad": { "members": [ { "assistant": {} } ] } } is this correct. @Vapi

@Mudassar The JSON structure you've provided seems to be missing some required fields for the

assistant

object within the

squad

. Each member of the squad should have a properly defined

assistant

object with the necessary properties, such as

transcriber

,

model

,

language

, etc. Here's an example of a more complete

squad

object based on the context you've provided:

json
{
  "squad": {
    "members": [
      {
        "assistant": {
          "transcriber": {
            "provider": "deepgram",
            "model": "nova-2",
            "language": "bg"
          }
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Make sure to fill in the

assistant

object with the appropriate properties that are required for your specific use case. If you're unsure about the required fields or the correct values for them, please refer to the VAPI documentation or ask for support for more detailed guidance.

{ "squad": { "members": [ { "assistant": { "name": "Taylor", "transcriber": { "language": "en-US", "provider": "deepgram", "model": "nova-2" }, "model": { "provider": "openai", "model": "gpt-4o-mini", "temperature": 0, "systemPrompt": "Taylor is a knowledgeable assistant who can navigate real estate inquiries She listens carefully to client needs whore looking for a new home. "maxTokens": 200, "knowledgeBase": { "fileIds": [], "provider": "canonical" }, "emotionRecognitionEnabled": true }, "voice": { "provider": "11labs", "voiceId": "TX3LPaxmHKxFdv7VOQHJ" }, } } ] } } is this correct @Vapi

@Mudassar The JSON payload you've provided is almost correct, but there are a few issues that need to be addressed: 1. The

systemPrompt

value in the

model

object is missing a closing quotation mark at the end of the string. 2. The

systemPrompt

string also contains a typo ("whore" should be "who are"). 3. JSON requires all strings to be enclosed in double quotes. Make sure that all your property names and string values are correctly quoted. Here's the corrected JSON payload:

json
{
  "squad": {
    "members": [
      {
        "assistant": {
          "name": "Taylor",
          "transcriber": {
            "language": "en-US",
            "provider": "deepgram",
            "model": "nova-2"
          },
          "model": {
            "provider": "openai",
            "model": "gpt-4o-mini",
            "temperature": 0,
            "systemPrompt": "Taylor is a knowledgeable assistant who can navigate real estate inquiries. She listens carefully to client needs who are looking for a new home.",
            "maxTokens": 200,
            "knowledgeBase": {
              "fileIds": [],
              "provider": "canonical"
            },
            "emotionRecognitionEnabled": true
          },
          "voice": {
            "provider": "11labs",
            "voiceId": "TX3LPaxmHKxFdv7VOQHJ"
          }
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Make sure to validate your JSON payload for correct syntax and completeness before sending it. If you encounter any further issues, please let me know, and I'll be happy to assist you.

{ "squad": { "members": [ { "assistant": { "name": "Taylor", "transcriber": { "language": "en-US", "provider": "deepgram", "model": "nova-2" }, "model": { "provider": "openai", "model": "gpt-4o-mini", "temperature": 0, "systemPrompt": "Taylor is a knowledgeable assistant who can navigate real estate inquiries She listens carefully to client needs whore looking for a new home." "maxTokens": 200, "knowledgeBase": { "fileIds": [], "provider": "canonical" }, "emotionRecognitionEnabled": true }, "voice": { "provider": "11labs", "voiceId": "TX3LPaxmHKxFdv7VOQHJ" }, } } ] } } is it a proper squad payload ? @Vapi

@Mudassar The JSON payload you've provided is almost correct, but there are a few issues that need to be addressed: 1. The

systemPrompt

value in the

model

object is missing a closing quotation mark at the end of the string. 2. The

systemPrompt

string also contains a typo ("whore" should be "who are"). 3. There is a missing comma at the end of the

systemPrompt

line, before

"maxTokens"

. 4. JSON requires all strings to be enclosed in double quotes. Make sure that all your property names and string values are correctly quoted. Here's the corrected JSON payload:

json
{
  "squad": {
    "members": [
      {
        "assistant": {
          "name": "Taylor",
          "transcriber": {
            "language": "en-US",
            "provider": "deepgram",
            "model": "nova-2"
          },
          "model": {
            "provider": "openai",
            "model": "gpt-4o-mini",
            "temperature": 0,
            "systemPrompt": "Taylor is a knowledgeable assistant who can navigate real estate inquiries. She listens carefully to client needs who are looking for a new home.",
            "maxTokens": 200,
            "knowledgeBase": {
              "fileIds": [],
              "provider": "canonical"
            },
            "emotionRecognitionEnabled": true
          },
          "voice": {
            "provider": "11labs",
            "voiceId": "TX3LPaxmHKxFdv7VOQHJ"
          }
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Make sure to validate your JSON payload for correct syntax and completeness before sending it. If you encounter any further issues, please let me know, and I'll be happy to assist you.

{ "squad": { "members": [ { "assistant": { "name": "Taylor", "transcriber": { "language": "en-US", "provider": "deepgram", "model": "nova-2" }, "model": { "provider": "openai", "model": "gpt-4o-mini", "temperature": 0, "systemPrompt": "Taylor is a knowledgeable assistant who can navigate real estate inquiries She listens carefully to client needs whore looking for a new home. ", "maxTokens": 200, "knowledgeBase": { "fileIds": [], "provider": "canonical" }, "emotionRecognitionEnabled": true }, "voice": { "provider": "11labs", "voiceId": "TX3LPaxmHKxFdv7VOQHJ" } } } ] } } is it correct @Vapi

@Mudassar The JSON payload you've provided is almost correct, but there are still a couple of issues that need to be addressed: 1. The

systemPrompt

string contains a typo ("whore" should be "who are"). 2. The

systemPrompt

string is missing a closing quotation mark at the end of the sentence. Here's the corrected JSON payload:

json
{
  "squad": {
    "members": [
      {
        "assistant": {
          "name": "Taylor",
          "transcriber": {
            "language": "en-US",
            "provider": "deepgram",
            "model": "nova-2"
          },
          "model": {
            "provider": "openai",
            "model": "gpt-4o-mini",
            "temperature": 0,
            "systemPrompt": "Taylor is a knowledgeable assistant who can navigate real estate inquiries. She listens carefully to client needs who are looking for a new home.",
            "maxTokens": 200,
            "knowledgeBase": {
              "fileIds": [],
              "provider": "canonical"
            },
            "emotionRecognitionEnabled": true
          },
          "voice": {
            "provider": "11labs",
            "voiceId": "TX3LPaxmHKxFdv7VOQHJ"
          }
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Please ensure that the

systemPrompt

is correctly formatted and that all strings are properly enclosed in double quotes. Once these corrections are made, your payload should be structured properly for a squad in VAPI. If you have any further questions or issues, feel free to ask!

can i send this payload back in assistant-request @User

@Mudassar The payload you've constructed is intended for creating a squad with members that include assistants with specific configurations. However, this payload is not typically sent back in an

assistant-request

. Instead, it is used to configure a squad when initiating a call or interaction that involves multiple assistants. If you are trying to initiate a call or interaction with a squad, you would use this payload at the point of creating the squad. The

assistant-request

is generally used for sending user input to an already configured assistant and receiving a response. If you are receiving an error stating that the property

squad

should not exist, it could be that you are trying to use the

squad

configuration in the wrong context or API endpoint. Please ensure that you are using the correct endpoint for creating a squad and that the

squad

property is used as per the documentation for that specific endpoint. If you are unsure or continue to face issues, it would be best to consult the VAPI documentation or reach out to their support team for further assistance.

@Vapi i need help

@Mudassar Of course, I'm here to help you! Could you please provide me with more details about the issue you're facing or the assistance you need? If it's related to the squad payload or any other aspect of using VAPI, please let me know, and I'll do my best to guide you through it.

i am using laravel/php. how can i setup squads

@Mudassar can you share your orgId because as per error message your returning squad inside the assistant and I need your orgId to look into the response payload. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1321898532759666820/1324375471479066685/Screenshot_2025-01-02_at_19.24.19.png?ex=6777ec46&is=67769ac6&hm=1a6fdd29da511ced66d2e56b6e803ec9688f874767a06b90a03d268e1371cd7f&

@Shubham Bajaj f33f57d5-ba26-4d6c-a74d-0e203908d4a3

@Mudassar I have looked through the logs until January 2nd, but all logs were clean. Can you share the response payload? The issue is that you're sending 'squad' inside the assistant property instead of separately as 'squad'.

@Shubham Bajaj What is the correct method, if i want my call to be handle by a squad instead of an assistant?

@Mudassar Can you join today's Discord office hours? I will be available there and can help unblock you.