---
title: "Answer the question a Drop asked"
method: POST
path: "/drops/{id}/answer"
---

# Answer the question a Drop asked

`POST /drops/{id}/answer`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.steadyfeed.app/v1`
- URL: `https://api.steadyfeed.app/v1/drops/{id}/answer`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Request body

- object
  - `answer` string, required

## Response `200`

OK

- Drop
  - `id` string
  - `status` 'new' | 'working' | 'done' | 'question' | 'failed'
  - `text` string
  - `link` string, nullable
  - `reply` string, nullable
  - `question` string, nullable: Something to answer in the app.
  - `error` string, nullable
  - `auto_publish` boolean: Posts that pass the quality check go out on their own.
  - `posts` object[]
    - `id` string
    - `title` string
    - `date` string, nullable
    - `passed_check` boolean
    - `score` number, nullable
    - `held_because` string[]
  - `created_at` string

## Other responses

- `400`: Problem
- `401`: Problem
- `404`: Problem
- `409`: Problem
- `429`: Problem

---

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