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Interhuman APIs return structured JSON error responses so you can detect, log, and recover from failures programmatically. If you run into issues you cannot explain, please contact us at support@interhuman.ai and include the error_id and correlation_id from the response, the endpoint you called, an approximate timestamp, and if possible a redacted example of the request. This information lets us quickly trace the failing request in our systems.

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Structured error shape

{
  "error_id": "ih2005",
  "correlation_id": "f47ac10b-58cc-4372-a567-0e02b2c3d479",
  "link": "https://docs.interhuman.ai/api-reference/error-handling#ih2005-missing-key-secret",
  "message": "The `key_secret` field is absent from the request body. This field is required to authenticate your API key."
}
Each field has a specific purpose:
  • error_id: A stable machine-readable error code (for example, ih2001). You can use this to branch your client logic.
  • correlation_id: A unique identifier for the failing request. Log this value and include it in any support requests so we can trace the request in our systems.
  • link: A URL that points directly to the documentation section for this specific error. You can open this link from your terminal, logs, or browser to jump to the docs for that error and see more context and remediation steps.
  • message: A human-readable explanation you can show in logs or user-facing error messages.

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Error catalog

The catalog below lists all current error IDs (error_id values), grouped by category. You can search this page for a specific error_id (for example, ih2001) to jump straight to its description.

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General

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ih1001 - Internal Server Error

This error indicates that our service encountered an unexpected condition while processing your request. This means the request was received and understood, but we were unable to complete it due to an internal issue. In most cases, this is temporary and may be resolved by retrying the request after a short delay. We recommend implementing retry logic with exponential backoff. If you encounter this error, it generally reflects a problem on our side rather than an issue with your request, unless otherwise indicated in the response body.

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ih1002 - Service Temporarily Unavailable

This error indicates that our service is currently unable to process your request due to temporary conditions such as maintenance, system overload, or a dependency outage. This status is typically transient. We recommend retrying the request after a short delay and implementing retry logic with exponential backoff. When provided, please respect the Retry-After header, which indicates how long to wait before attempting the request again. If the issue persists beyond a reasonable period, contact support so we can investigate further.

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ih1003 - Dependency Unavailable

A required backend dependency (such as our database) is temporarily unavailable. The request was received and authenticated, but we could not reach the dependency needed to complete it. This status is typically transient. We recommend retrying the request after a short delay and implementing retry logic with exponential backoff. If the issue persists beyond a reasonable period, contact support so we can investigate further.

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Authentication and authorization

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ih2001 - Invalid Credentials

The provided credentials are invalid. The API key submitted in Authorization: Bearer <api_key> does not match an active key. For security reasons we do not reveal whether the key was unrecognized, disabled, or revoked.
How to fix
  1. Verify your API key is correct.
  2. Ensure you are not using a rotated, disabled, or revoked key.
  3. If you have recently rotated your credentials, use the new value.
  4. Contact support if the problem persists.

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ih2002 - Missing Credentials

No authentication credential was found in the Authorization header (for HTTP requests) or the Sec-WebSocket-Protocol header (for WebSocket connections).
How to fix
  1. Include your API key in the Authorization header as Bearer <api_key>.
  2. For WebSocket connections, pass the API key via the Sec-WebSocket-Protocol header.

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ih2003 - Insufficient Scope

The API key is valid but is not provisioned with the scope required by this endpoint.
How to fix
  • Have the key reissued or updated with the required scope.

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Rate limits and quotas

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ih3001 - Rate Limit Exceeded

You have exceeded the configured requests-per-minute limit for your account.
How to fix
  1. Reduce the frequency of your requests.
  2. Implement retry logic with exponential backoff.
  3. Respect the Retry-After response header.
  4. Contact support if you need a higher rate limit.

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ih3002 - Concurrent Request Limit

You have exceeded the maximum number of concurrent in-flight requests allowed for your account.
How to fix
  • Wait for one or more active requests to complete before submitting another. Consider implementing a request queue to manage concurrency.

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ih3003 - Quota Exceeded

Your account has exhausted its analysis quota (e.g. total video-minutes for the current billing period or credit allowance).
How to fix
  • Contact support to upgrade your plan, purchase additional credits, or wait for the quota to reset at the start of the next billing period.

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ih3004 - Daily Quota Exceeded

Your account has exhausted its daily analysis quota.
How to fix
  • Wait for the quota to reset (the reset_time is included in the response) or contact support to increase your daily limit.

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ih3005 - Inactive Subscription

Your subscription is inactive or your billing information needs to be updated.
How to fix
  • Contact support to reactivate your subscription or update your billing information.

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Input validation

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ih4001 - Missing Video File

No video file was included in the multipart form data, or the field name is incorrect.
How to fix
  • Include the video file as a multipart/form-data field named file. Ensure the Content-Type header is set to multipart/form-data.

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ih4002 - Unsupported File Type

The file extension or detected content type is not in the list of supported formats.
How to fix
  • Re-encode or convert the video to a supported format. Supported formats include: MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WebM.

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ih4003 - File Too Large

The uploaded file exceeds the maximum upload size.
How to fix
  • Reduce the file size by compressing the video, lowering the resolution, or trimming the duration.

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ih4004 - Video Too Long

The video duration exceeds the maximum allowed length for a single request.
How to fix
  • Split the video into shorter segments and submit each one separately.

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ih4005 - Invalid Parameter

A query parameter or body field has a value that is syntactically valid but outside its allowed range or fails semantic validation.
How to fix
  • Review the parameter value mentioned in the error message and ensure it falls within the documented range.

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ih4006 - Invalid JSON

The request body or a WebSocket control message could not be parsed as valid JSON.
How to fix
  • Ensure the Content-Type header is application/json and the body is well-formed JSON. Validate your JSON payload with a linter before sending.

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ih4007 - Video Too Short

The video is shorter than the minimum supported duration (3 seconds) or contains too little data to be analyzed. Recordings below this threshold cannot be analyzed.
How to fix
  • Ensure the video is at least 3 seconds long.

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Content and media issues

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ih5001 - Empty Video

The video file reports a duration of zero, or the duration cannot be determined at all. This typically indicates an empty file or a container with no media tracks.
How to fix
  • Verify the video file plays correctly in a media player before uploading. Re-record or re-encode the file if necessary.

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ih5002 - Corrupted Video

The video file reports a negative duration or the container structure cannot be inspected, indicating corruption or an unrecognizable format.
How to fix
  • Re-encode the video using a standard tool (e.g. ffmpeg) with a supported codec and container format.

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ih5003 - Unsupported Codec

The video codec or container format is not supported and cannot be decoded.
How to fix
  • Re-encode the video using a widely supported codec and container, such as H.264 video in an MP4 container with AAC audio.

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ih5004 - Malformed Video Segment

A video segment is structurally invalid: it is missing required container atoms and cannot be processed.
How to fix
  • Verify the video file is complete and not truncated. Re-encode the file using a tool like ffmpeg with the -movflags +faststart flag.

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ih5005 - Video Segment Too Large

A video segment exceeds the per-segment size cap enforced before analysis. The maximum segment size is 32MB.
How to fix
  • Reduce the video resolution or bitrate before uploading, or split the video into shorter segments.

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ih5006 - Video Segment Too Short

A video segment is shorter than the minimum supported duration (3 seconds) or contains too little data to be analyzed.
How to fix
  • Send chunks that each contain at least 3 seconds of media.

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ih5007 - Content Rejected by Model

The analysis service rejected the video content. This may occur due to content policy filtering or an unsupported media payload.
How to fix
  1. Verify the video is valid and does not violate the service’s usage policies.
  2. Try re-encoding the video if the issue persists.

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Realtime and session issues

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ih6001 - Invalid Message Format

A text or binary message sent by the client does not match the expected protocol schema.
How to fix
  1. Review the WebSocket API documentation.
  2. Ensure messages conform to the expected format.

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ih6002 - Message Too Large

A single binary video chunk sent over the WebSocket connection exceeds the maximum permitted message size. The maximum message size is 32MB.
How to fix
  1. Send smaller video chunks.
  2. Reduce the chunk duration or video bitrate.

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ih6003 - Session Idle Timeout

The connection was idle (no data received from the client) for longer than the configured session timeout. The maximum idle time is 5 minutes.
How to fix
  1. Send video data regularly to keep the session active.
  2. If you need a longer idle period, reconnect when ready to resume.

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ih6004 - Session Duration Exceeded

The total elapsed time for the WebSocket session has exceeded the maximum allowed session duration. The maximum session duration is 60 minutes.
How to fix
  1. Start a new WebSocket session.
  2. If you need longer sessions, contact support to discuss your use case.

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ih6005 - Server Going Away

The server is performing a scheduled update and has gracefully closed your WebSocket session.
How to fix
  1. Reconnect to the WebSocket endpoint to start a new session.
  2. This is a transient condition — the service will be available again shortly.

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ih6006 - Shutdown Warning

The server is warning that it will shut down soon for a scheduled update. The connection remains open until the countdown expires, at which point the session will be closed with IH6005. Generally, an advance notice is sent 5 minutes before shutdown. The seconds_remaining field in the message indicates how long until the connection closes. A final warning is sent 30 seconds before shutdown.
How to fix
  1. Prepare to reconnect when the session is closed.
  2. This is an advance notice — you can continue sending data until the connection closes.

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ih6007 - Invalid Session Config Message

A text frame sent on /v1/stream/analyze did not match the documented session-config schema. The endpoint accepts inbound JSON text frames carrying caller-supplied session config (include and future extensions); the client may send a new config at any time and the most recent successful frame wins. The server closes the connection on a rejected frame so an invalid config cannot silently downgrade the session. The error message describes which part of the payload failed validation (for example, an unknown field or a value outside the documented enum).
How to fix
  1. Confirm the text frame is a JSON object matching the documented session-config schema.
  2. Verify every field name and value is in the documented set.
  3. Reconnect and resend the corrected config.

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ih6008 - Analysis Backpressure: Seconds Dropped

The stream analysis pipeline temporarily ran out of capacity for the session, and one or more seconds of buffered video were dropped without analysis. The error message lists the absolute session-cumulative second ranges that were not analyzed, in the form start-end. The dropped seconds are not billed. This is informational, not fatal — the session remains open and subsequent analysis windows continue uninterrupted.
How to fix
Reduce caller-side throughput (smaller chunks, longer pauses) so the analysis pipeline can keep up.