Conflict

The API returns a 409 Conflict status with this problem type when the request is valid, but cannot be completed because it conflicts with the current state of the resource.

Response Format

{
  "type": "https://docs.tambo.co/reference/problems/conflict",
  "status": 409,
  "title": "Conflict",
  "detail": "A thread with this context key already exists",
  "instance": "/threads"
}

Fields

• type - Stable URI identifying this problem type
• status - HTTP status code (always 409)
• title - Short summary of the problem (always Conflict)
• detail - Human-readable description explaining what conflicted
• instance - The specific request path that triggered this error

Handling

When you receive this error:

1. Read the detail field to understand the conflict
2. Update your request to resolve the conflict (e.g., use a different identifier)
3. Retry the request

See Also

• REST API Reference - Complete API documentation
• RFC 9457 Problem Details - Standard for error responses