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Issues with Typesense API Key and Collection Set Up

TLDR Janick had problems with a function after installing an extension. Kishore Nallan clarified the need to create a collection in typesense, providing necessary instructions and resources.

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Apr 06, 2022 (17 months ago)

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Janick

10:32 AM

Hello guys, I have the following problem… After installing the extension, I run the create the collection and add the backfill document, but the function fails. I’m not sure if I set up the extension correctly… Which typesense api key do I need to use?

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Kishore Nallan

10:35 AM

Can you please verify that the collection that you are writing to is indeed created? 404 error happens when collection does not exist.

Janick

10:37 AM

Thanks for the fast response 😄 Do you mean in firestore? yes the collection is created.

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Janick

10:37 AM

Or do I need to create a collection in typesense? If so, how can I do that?

Kishore Nallan

10:38 AM

Yes you need to create a collection first.

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Kishore Nallan

10:38 AM

https://typesense.org/docs/guide/firebase-full-text-search.html#step-2-create-a-typesense-collection

Janick

10:39 AM

Oh ok, will check this out. This was a bit confusion:

Kishore Nallan

10:40 AM

Yes and that GitHub link also lists this as a pre requisite. Check number 3 point here: https://github.com/typesense/firestore-typesense-search#1-setup-prerequisites

Janick

10:41 AM

Ok perfect, Thank you 👌

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