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adding warm transfer
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m
Hello! I'm trying to update the transferCall function, which I think might be legacy... Here's what it looks like: { "id": "59d734a0-6c1d-4556-87d5-ad4b9284a54d", "createdAt": "2025-05-06T14:13:02.933Z", "updatedAt": "2025-05-06T14:13:02.933Z", "type": "transferCall", "function": { "name": "transfer_call_tool" }, "orgId": "87f63d30-7e9e-** " } I'm tyring to add the warm transfer plan.
c
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v
To add a warm transfer plan to your 
transferCall
function, update your configuration to include a 
transferPlan
object. Here’s a sample for a warm transfer with summary:
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json
{
  "type": "transferCall",
  "function": { "name": "transfer_call_tool" },
  "destinations": [
    {
      "type": "number",
      "number": "+1234567890",
      "transferPlan": {
        "mode": "warm-transfer-with-summary",
        "summaryPlan": {
          "enabled": true,
          "messages": [
            { "role": "system", "content": "Please provide a summary of the call." },
            { "role": "user", "content": "Here is the transcript:\n\n{{transcript}}\n\n" }
          ]
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}
Replace the number and summary content as needed. This will enable warm transfer with a call summary for the recipient before connecting the call. Source: - [Vapi documentation: call forwarding](https://docs.vapi.ai/call-forwarding)
e
hey, try the suggested workaround, if it doesnt work, HMU
m
@Vapi Support Bot The problem is it forces me to enter a phone number under destinations, which I don't want to do since that number changes all the time.
v
To support dynamic destinations (where the number changes each time), configure your 
transferCall
tool with an empty 
destinations
array. This lets you provide the destination at runtime via a webhook. Example:
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json
{
  "type": "transferCall",
  "function": { "name": "transfer_call_tool" },
  "destinations": []
}
Set up your webhook to handle the 
transfer-destination-request
event and return the desired number and transfer plan when needed. [See dynamic transfer docs for details.](https://docs.vapi.ai/calls/call-dynamic-transfers) Source: - [Dynamic call transfers](https://docs.vapi.ai/calls/call-dynamic-transfers)
m
@Vapi Support Bot the system doesn't accept an empty destination array, even on your API playground it says Destination phone number is required.
v
Currently, the Vapi API is designed to support dynamic destinations by leaving the 
destinations
array empty and handling the destination via a webhook. However, if the system is enforcing a required destination and not accepting an empty array, this may be a platform limitation or a recent change. Actionable next step: Add a placeholder destination (e.g., a dummy number) in your 
destinations
array to pass validation, then override it at runtime in your webhook response. Example:
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json
{
  "type": "transferCall",
  "function": { "name": "transfer_call_tool" },
  "destinations": [
    { "type": "number", "number": "+10000000000" }
  ]
}
In your webhook, return the actual destination and transfer plan as needed. If this workaround does not work, please contact Vapi support to clarify the current API requirements for dynamic transfers. Reference: [Dynamic call transfers documentation](https://docs.vapi.ai/calls/call-dynamic-transfers) Source: - [Dynamic call transfers](https://docs.vapi.ai/calls/call-dynamic-transfers)
m
transferPlan is within the destinations array so if I leave it empty then there's no warm transfer happening. I can do "dynamic" transfers through the prompt using the transferCall function already but they're not warm transfers. Is there no way to do dynamic transfers warm without creating a separate webhook to handle destination?!
to be clear @Vapi Support Bot How do I setup dynamic call forwarding with warm transfer summaries?
v
To clarify: Are you looking for a way to set up dynamic call forwarding with warm transfer summaries without using a webhook/server to provide the destination and transfer plan at runtime? Or are you open to using a webhook if that's the only supported method? This will help me confirm if your requirements can be met with current Vapi capabilities or if there are any possible workarounds. Sources: - [Dynamic call transfers](https://docs.vapi.ai/calls/call-dynamic-transfers) - [Vapi documentation: call forwarding](https://docs.vapi.ai/call-forwarding) - [Support escalation example](https://docs.vapi.ai/assistants/examples/support-escalation)
m
@Vapi Support Bot both? preferable the first one but if that's the only way I'll do the second way.
v
Just to confirm: Are you unable to run a webhook/server for dynamic warm transfers due to technical or organizational constraints, or are you simply looking for the simplest possible solution? This will help me suggest the most practical workaround or confirm if a webhook is required for your use case. Sources: - [Dynamic call transfers](https://docs.vapi.ai/calls/call-dynamic-transfers) - [Support escalation example](https://docs.vapi.ai/assistants/examples/support-escalation)
m
@Vapi Support Bot simplest solution
v
To recommend the simplest solution for dynamic warm transfer with summaries, could you confirm if you are able to set up a basic webhook/server (even a simple cloud function) to handle the transfer destination at runtime? This will help me provide the most practical and supported approach for your use case. Source: - [Dynamic call transfers](https://docs.vapi.ai/calls/call-dynamic-transfers)
m
@Vapi Support Bot yes
v
To set up dynamic call forwarding with warm transfer summaries, configure your 
transferCall
tool with a placeholder destination, then handle the actual destination and 
transferPlan
in your webhook. Example:
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json
{
  "type": "transferCall",
  "function": { "name": "transfer_call_tool" },
  "destinations": [
    { "type": "number", "number": "+10000000000" }
  ]
}
In your webhook (on 
transfer-destination-request
), return the real number and desired 
transferPlan
(e.g., 
warm-transfer-with-summary
). See [dynamic transfer docs](https://docs.vapi.ai/calls/call-dynamic-transfers) for the full webhook response format. Source: - [Dynamic call transfers](https://docs.vapi.ai/calls/call-dynamic-transfers)
m
@Vapi Support Bot , when I set up the number in advace, I'm not able to change the destination using the prompt by saying something like "Department A: +1234567890 with message “I am forwarding your call to Department A. Please stay on the line.”
v
Thanks for the detailed context! To help pinpoint the issue: When you attempt to change the destination dynamically (using the prompt and webhook), does your webhook actually receive a 
transfer-destination-request
event from Vapi at runtime? If possible, could you confirm whether your webhook is being triggered and what response it returns? This will help determine if the problem is with the webhook setup or with how the transfer destination is being overridden. Source: - [Dynamic call transfers](https://docs.vapi.ai/calls/call-dynamic-transfers)
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