Could not send message: Unexpected token 'H', "Hello ther"... is not valid JSON
Hi there, first-time user, never coded before and now learning on the fly with AI by building a web app using Replit.
I've added my first chatbot to the web app and it's appearing as expected but when I start talking with the bot it gives me this: "Could not send message: Unexpected token 'H', "Hello ther"... is not valid JSON"
I've spent a few hours implementing different ideas proposed by AI but alas, the same issue. How do I resolve it?
For the context, the buildship flow is attached.
Any help is much appreciated.
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The error message "Could not send message: Unexpected token 'H', 'Hello ther' is not valid JSON" suggests that there is an issue with the format of the JSON message being sent. This type of error usually occurs when the message is not properly formatted as JSON, which should be in a structure like
{"key": "value"}.
Here are some suggestions to resolve the issue:
1. Check JSON Formatting: Ensure that the messages being sent to the chatbot are correctly formatted in JSON. This means all keys and string values should be enclosed in double quotes and there should be no trailing commas.
2. Debugging: Use tools like JSON validators (online tools) to check your JSON structure for syntax errors.
3. Encoding: Make sure that any special characters in your JSON string are correctly encoded.
4. API Integration: If you're using APIs, ensure the response is being handled and parsed correctly. Check any transformation functions or middleware that might be altering the message.
If these suggestions do not resolve the issue, the problem could be specific to how the BuildShip flow is implemented. You might want to reach out for more specific support via the BuildShip community or use the in-app Support feature to contact BuildShip Support【4:2†source】.
BuildShip AI Support
Looking at AI's response, it's clear that the messages are not sent in JSON but I don't know how to change it in my code
Not sure why the message didn't go through so putting it here:
I added my bot to the web app and when I start talking to it it gives me this:
"Could not send message: Unexpected token 'H', "Hello ther"... is not valid JSON".
What changes should I make in my code to ensure the messages are sent in JSON? First time user here and still learning to code so if you can explain in simple terms and suggest some changes to the code that would be appreciated. Attached is the flow. As for code I pasted the standard script that I got after publishing my flow.