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Run a held event

Starts the teammate on an event that started nothing: its trigger was paused, or it was past the limit of the day. The trigger must be on. The limit of the day does not hold it back. Needs an owner or admin.

post/api/v1/triggers/{id}/events/{event}/run

Authorization

HeaderAuthorization: Bearer <API key>
Or the headerX-API-Key: <API key>
API keyMake one in Troopy under Settings > API keys. It acts as you, in its workspace.

Other ways to call it

CLItroopy triggers run-event
MCP tooltroopy_run_trigger_event
Rate limit30 calls in 60 seconds, for each key
RetriesSend an Idempotency-Key header. A retry with the same key gets the first answer back, and the operation runs one time.

Path parameters

id*string

A 24-character id

event*string

A 24-character id

Response

200 · application/json
data*object
8 properties
id*string

A 24-character id

at*string

ISO 8601 date and time

summary*string

What the sender calls the event, like issues.opened or invoice.paid. For an event of Troopy, its id. Empty when the sender does not say

test*boolean

A person sent it with Send test event

state*enum<string>

waitingtaskheld

why*enum<string> | null

Why it started nothing: paused, or the limit of the day

pausedlimit

task*object | null

The task that holds it. Its status says how the work goes

2 properties
key*string
status*enum<string>

backlogtodoin_progressneeds_youin_reviewdonecanceled

text*string | null

What the event said, as Troopy keeps it: at most 48,000 characters, with secrets hidden. An event of Troopy names its record. Owners and admins only

Errors

400 invalid_inputFix the field named in detail. Each operation's schema is in /api/v1/openapi.json.
401 unauthorizedSend an API key as `Authorization: Bearer tr_live_...`. Create one in Troopy under Settings.
403 forbiddenThe key lacks a scope this operation needs, or its owner lacks the role. detail says which; create a key with the scope, or ask an organization owner or admin.
404 not_foundCheck the path and any id in it. Every operation is listed in /api/v1/openapi.json.
409 conflictThis Idempotency-Key was used for a different request, or that request is still running. Use a new key for a new request.
429 rate_limitedWait the number of seconds in Retry-After, then retry.