Resolving the “Failed to parse assistant: name: Required” Error

Overview

When starting or using Syncfusion Code Studio, you may see an error dialog similar to:

Failed to parse assistant: name: Required

Config error

This occurs when the name field is missing in the Code Studio configuration YAML file. This guide explains how to add the missing field and resolve the issue.

Prerequisites

  • Syncfusion Code Studio installed.
  • Ability to edit the configuration file from within Code Studio.

Steps to Resolve

Step 1: Open the Config File from Code Studio

  1. In Code Studio, click the Gear (Settings) icon in the sidebar.
  2. Select “Open Config”. This opens the YAML configuration file.

Config error

Step 2: Add the Required name Field

  1. In the opened YAML file, add a name field for your local assistant and save the file. For example:
name: Local Assistant

Config error

Notes: name must be a non-empty string and Keep YAML indentation consistent (use spaces, not tabs).

Step 3: Restart Code Studio

  1. Close Syncfusion Code Studio.
  2. Reopen it and verify the error is resolved.