Bug in function calling, not saving the function + how to get the firstname into the first message?
i tried to save a fucn few times, its refuses to save it, and also i wasn't able to call the fname paramter in the first msg the ai says.
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To address the issue of a function not saving, ensure you follow the correct format and steps outlined in the Vapi documentation for defining and updating assistants. Custom functions need to be defined within themodel property of your assistant's configuration with specific namedescriptionparametersRegarding integrating a parameter like
firstname into the first message the AI says, Vapi's current documentation does not explicitly detail dynamic insertion of parameters such as firstname into messages directly. Typically, dynamic content involves server-side logic where the assistant's response is tailored based on the input or context provided during the call setup or via custom function calls that manipulate the conversation flow. You might need to handle such logic on your server and adjust the assistant's configuration or responses accordingly, leveraging the server URL feature for dynamic interaction handling (2) .If these steps don't resolve your issue, double-check your implementation against the Vapi documentation and ensure your requests are correctly formatted as per the API references.
LCan you provide me with the network tab request response?
Uwhat
Uagent id?
LCan you share the error screenshot?
Uno error, it just grey out the publish button
Uand when i go to another tab, it disappers
Ui tried to test the end point and it was successful
Ubut then it not letting me save it
Uiam using the web widget
LDid you click the "Save and Add" button, and then press the "Publish" button on the dashboard?
Uyou mean add?
Ui will try the add , didn't really see it
Uand how should i call the name in the first msg
Uif my param is firstname
Ui should use [ ] . () or what?
Uok the add button worked 
Uits unseen, and not clear (add), maybe call it save function
LCan you elaborate on what you mean by how I should call the name?
Umy first msg :
hello firstname how are you?
hello firstname how are you?
Ubut the ai says hello firstname instead of the name of the user
LYou need to add that programmatically. Do you want it for inbound or outbound calls?
Ui use the webwidget, progmaticlly isn't a problem
LBy web widget you mean Web SDK?
Ui use your fronetend
Uand your webwidget code
Usec
L
Uvoice widget
ULGet the user's first name and place it in the 'firstname' variable. It will work.
Ubut i don't use code, i user the web interface
Ulike this?
Uno won't work.....
LYou cannot have dynamic variables from the dashboard itself right now. It is on our feature list and will be added very soon.
Uis it possible to use the web widget to initiate a create agent api call? this way I can createa an agent that knows the first $firstname @Sahil @1228496025988239413
LYes. It is you just need to provide the first name and all that in the prompt and mention about it.
Note: For this, you will need little bit of coding knowledge.
Note: For this, you will need little bit of coding knowledge.
Uyes i am trying to fix it, but really hard, is there a good example of a web widget with create agent example? cause tried it and didn't really work
U@Sahil dm
AGlad I could be helpful. Feel free to create a new thread with any new questions you may have.
