API reference
Update a conversation
inbox_update_thread — Mark a conversation read, set tags, or switch manual care on (stops every campaign with that person) / off.
inbox_update_thread · Changes an X-Buddy setting
Mark a conversation read, set tags, or switch manual care on (stops every campaign with that person) / off. X-Buddy only — nothing changes on X.
| REST | PATCH /api/public/v1/threads/{thread_id} |
| MCP tool | inbox_update_thread |
| Permission needed | inbox.reply — Owner, Manager, Operator |
| Scope group | inbox:send |
| Group | Inbox |
| Shown up front in profiles | Operate X accounts |
Input
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
thread_id |
string (uuid) | Yes | Conversation id. |
read |
true |
No | Mark as read in X-Buddy. |
manual_care |
boolean | No | |
tags |
array of string (1–30 chars) (0–10 items) | No |
Result
Returns the operation's result in the { data, meta } envelope.
Needs an idempotency key (Idempotency-Key, 8–128 characters). Retrying with the same key never repeats the action.
Example
Call over REST
curl -X PATCH "https://reach-link-craft.lovable.app/api/public/v1/threads/00000000-0000-4000-8000-000000000001" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $XBUDDY_API_KEY" \
-H "Idempotency-Key: 6f1c2a90-example-key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{}'
Call over MCP
{
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"name": "inbox_update_thread",
"arguments": {
"thread_id": "00000000-0000-4000-8000-000000000001",
"idempotency_key": "6f1c2a90-example-key"
}
}
}
Errors you may get
| Code | HTTP | Retryable |
|---|---|---|
unauthorized |
401 | No |
key_expired |
401 | No |
integration_revoked |
401 | No |
connection_not_linked |
403 | No |
integration_paused |
403 | No |
workspace_integrations_paused |
403 | No |
integration_authorization_lost |
403 | No |
workspace_suspended |
403 | No |
forbidden |
403 | No |
invalid_input |
422 | No |
rate_limited |
429 | Yes |
internal |
500 | Yes |
read_only |
403 | No |
idempotency_key_required |
428 | No |
idempotency_conflict |
409 | No |
idempotency_processing |
409 | Yes |
conflict |
409 | No |
precondition_failed |
422 | No |
not_found |
404 | No |