SequenceSequence
Rules
POST/rules/{id}/trigger

Manually triggers execution of a rule. Works for any trigger type - use this to run a rule on demand regardless of its configured schedule or trigger condition. For rules with a MANUAL trigger type, an optional manual_execute_amount can be provided to override the transfer amount. Returns an execution ID that can be polled via the rule-executions API to track the outcome. The rule ID must be present in the token's TRIGGER_RULES resources.

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ApiKeyAuth
Authorization<token>

Format: ApiKey <key>. Keys are scoped to an organization and carry explicit permissions.

Each key holds a list of permission entries. An entry specifies a scope and a resources constraint. A request returns 403 if the key lacks the required scope, or if the requested resource is outside the key's allowed list.

ScopeResourcesGrants access to
LIST_ACCOUNTSnoneList all accounts in the organization
READ_ACCOUNTSaccount IDs or *Full account details and balance for a specific account
LIST_RULESnoneList all rules in the organization
READ_RULESrule IDs or *Full rule details (steps, conditions, actions) for a specific rule
TRIGGER_RULESrule IDs or *Triggering rule executions
READ_RULE_EXECUTIONSrule IDs or *Rule execution history - rule_id filter required
READ_TRANSFERSaccount IDs or *Transfer history - account_id filter required
MANUAL_TRANSFERlist of { source, target, max_amount? } setsCreating manual transfers
READ_CARDSaccount IDs or *Cards and card transactions - account_id filter required

In: header

Path Parameters

id*string

The rule ID.

Header Parameters

Idempotency-Key?string

A client-generated unique key to ensure idempotent processing. Requests with the same key within 24 hours return the original response without re-executing the operation. Recommended format: UUID v4.

X-Request-ID?string

A client-provided request identifier echoed back in the response `X-Request-ID` header and `request_id` body field. If omitted, the server generates one.

Request Body

application/json

TypeScript Definitions

Use the request body type in TypeScript.

FieldTypeDescription
manual_execute_amount?integerOptional amount in cents to inject as the execution amount. Useful for MANUAL trigger rules as a substitute for remote API-driven amounts.

Response Body

application/json

application/json

application/json

application/json

application/json

curl -X POST "https://api.getsequence.io/api/v1/rules/string/trigger" \  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \  -d '{    "manual_execute_amount": 150000  }'
{
  "request_id": "req_01HXYZ8888",
  "data": {
    "execution_id": "exec_01HXYZ9999"
  }
}
{
  "error": {
    "code": "resource_not_found",
    "message": "Rule with id 'rule_123' was not found."
  }
}
{
  "error": {
    "code": "unauthorized",
    "message": "Missing or invalid API key."
  }
}
{
  "error": {
    "code": "forbidden",
    "message": "This API key does not have the required permission."
  }
}
{
  "error": {
    "code": "resource_not_found",
    "message": "Rule with id 'rule_123' was not found."
  }
}