My Gemini API key is failing in Zapier where I’m attempting approximately 213,000 API calls. I’ve validated the API key works using a Python script and have used it successfully twice before, but I’m getting failure messages in Zapier. While I’ve contacted Zapier support, this appears to be a Gemini
Update: Now I’m seeing a new error.
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As it says, the second issue is that you’ve reached the quota on the free File API storage. The first one, I’ll admit, is a bit odd and not one I’ve seen before.
There is no way, currently, to upgrade the File API storage directly.
Instead, and particularly if you’re using this high usage, you should look at using Gemini through the Vertex AI API instead. A quick glance seems to indicate that Zapier supports this.
Through Vertex, you’ll be getting the same model, but have other ways to include file information. In particular, you’ll be able to upload the files through Google Cloud Storage (GCS) instead of through the File API. This has the advantage that it supports significantly more storage (it is an enterprise grade object store), but has the downside of charging for storage. You’ll also need to manage the objects/files stored there, since there is no automatic expiration on them by default.
Thanks for the help & feedback. I appreciate it.
I’m confused about the service duplication here. If there’s anyone from Google reading this - why create two parallel services that do the same thing, especially when one of them breaks if you actually try to use it? This doesn’t make sense to me. And regarding the File API storage issue - I’m only passing a URL for processing, not uploading any files. I had no idea the system was actually storing data behind the scenes. This whole situation is incredibly frustrating.
When I use OpenAI API’s, it just works.
