This JSON parsing error often pops up when there’s a hiccup in the API communication. Have you checked if your bot is actually receiving data from Twitch? It might be worth adding some logging to see what’s coming back before it hits the JSON decoder.
Also, Twitch has been known to change their API without much warning. Make sure you’re using the most current version of their API documentation. If you’re using a third-party library for Twitch integration, it might be outdated.
One thing that’s helped me in the past is implementing a retry mechanism with exponential backoff. Sometimes these issues are temporary, and a well-timed retry can solve the problem.
Lastly, don’t forget to check your network connection on PythonAnywhere. I’ve seen cases where intermittent connectivity caused similar issues. Maybe try running your bot locally to see if the problem persists?
I’ve run into this issue before when working with Twitch’s API. One thing that hasn’t been mentioned yet is the possibility of a proxy or firewall issue on PythonAnywhere’s end. Sometimes these can interfere with API calls, especially if they’re not configured correctly for HTTPS traffic.
To troubleshoot this, you might want to try a simple test script that just makes a basic API call to Twitch and prints the raw response. This can help isolate whether the problem is with your bot code or with the connection itself.
Also, check your bot’s user agent string. Twitch can be picky about these, and sending an incorrect or missing user agent can sometimes result in empty responses.
If all else fails, you might consider using a different hosting platform temporarily to rule out any PythonAnywhere-specific issues. Heroku or AWS Lambda could be good alternatives to test with.
Remember to always check Twitch’s developer forums too. Often, others will post about API issues there before they’re officially announced.
hey mate, i had this exact problem last week. turns out twitch changed someting in their api recently. try updating ur libraries, especially the one for twitch integration. also, double check ur oauth token - mine had expired without me noticing. good luck!
I’ve run into this exact problem before, and it can be really frustrating. In my case, it turned out to be an issue with how Twitch’s API handles rate limiting. What worked for me was implementing a proper rate limiting system in my bot code.
Here’s what I’d suggest:
First, add some debug logging to see exactly what response you’re getting from the API. It might not be JSON at all, which would explain the parsing error.
Then, check your request headers. Make sure you’re sending the correct Client-ID and Authorization headers with each request. I forgot to update mine after a token refresh once, and it caused similar issues.
Also, consider using a well-maintained Twitch API wrapper library instead of making raw requests. These often handle things like rate limiting and token refreshing for you.
If none of that works, it might be worth reaching out to Twitch developer support. They’ve been pretty helpful in the past when I’ve run into API quirks.
I’ve encountered a similar issue with JSON parsing in my Twitch chatbot project. From my experience, this error often occurs when the API endpoint you’re querying doesn’t return valid JSON data. It could be due to rate limiting, authentication problems, or changes in the Twitch API.
First, I’d suggest double-checking your OAuth token to ensure it’s still valid and has the correct scopes. Twitch tokens can expire, so you might need to regenerate it.
Another thing to try is adding some error handling around your JSON parsing. Wrap the parsing in a try-except block and print out the raw response you’re getting. This can help you see if you’re receiving any data at all or if there’s an error message from the API.
Lastly, make sure you’re using the latest version of the Twitch API. They’ve made changes recently, so an outdated bot might be trying to access deprecated endpoints. Updating your bot’s code or the libraries it uses could resolve the issue.
If none of these work, you might want to check PythonAnywhere’s outbound network access. Sometimes, free accounts have limitations that could affect API calls.