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---
name: todoist-api-common-issues
description: 'Sub-skill of todoist-api: Common Issues.'
version: 1.0.0
category: business
type: reference
scripts_exempt: true
---
# Common Issues
## Common Issues
**Issue: 401 Unauthorized**
```python
# Verify your API token
curl -s -X GET "https://api.todoist.com/rest/v2/projects" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TODOIST_API_KEY"
# Check if token is set correctly
echo $TODOIST_API_KEY
# Regenerate token at:
# https://todoist.com/app/settings/integrations/developer
```
**Issue: 429 Too Many Requests**
```python
# Implement exponential backoff
import time
def retry_with_backoff(func, max_retries=5):
for i in range(max_retries):
try:
return func()
except Exception as e:
if "429" in str(e):
wait = 2 ** i
print(f"Rate limited, waiting {wait}s")
time.sleep(wait)
else:
raise
```
**Issue: Task not appearing**
```python
# Check if task was created in different project
all_tasks = api.get_tasks()
for task in all_tasks:
if "keyword" in task.content.lower():
print(f"Found: {task.content} in project {task.project_id}")
```
**Issue: Due dates not parsing**
```python
# Use explicit date format
api.add_task(
content="Test task",
due_date="2025-01-20" # ISO format
)
# Or use due_datetime for specific time
api.add_task(
content="Test task",
due_datetime="2025-01-20T14:00:00Z" # ISO with time
)
```
