API reference
Switch a task on / off
task_set_enabled — Switch one automation task on or off.
task_set_enabled · Changes an X-Buddy setting
Switch one automation task on or off. Switching a growth task on needs a fresh preview made in X-Buddy (precondition_failed otherwise). Off cancels its waiting jobs.
| REST | POST /api/public/v1/tasks/{task_id}/enabled |
| MCP tool | task_set_enabled |
| Permission needed | tasks.manage — Owner, Manager, Operator |
| Scope group | automation:activate |
| Group | Tasks and playbooks |
| Shown up front in profiles | Automation |
Input
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
task_id |
string (uuid) | Yes | Task id. |
enabled |
boolean | Yes |
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 POST "https://reach-link-craft.lovable.app/api/public/v1/tasks/00000000-0000-4000-8000-000000000001/enabled" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $XBUDDY_API_KEY" \
-H "Idempotency-Key: 6f1c2a90-example-key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"enabled":false}'
Call over MCP
{
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"name": "task_set_enabled",
"arguments": {
"task_id": "00000000-0000-4000-8000-000000000001",
"enabled": false,
"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 |