---
title: "Trigger image update check"
method: POST
path: "/api/image-updates/refresh"
tags: ["Image Updates"]
---

# Trigger image update check

`POST /api/image-updates/refresh`

Triggers a background check for newer image versions across all stacks.
Rate limited to one refresh per 10 minutes. Requires admin role.

## Response `200`

Refresh started.

- object
  - `success` boolean
  - `message` string

## Other responses

- `401` — Authentication required. Provide a valid Bearer token.
- `429` — Rate limited — wait at least 10 minutes between refreshes.
- `500` — Internal server error.

## Changes

- **2026-04-05** `a202861afa64` — 1 info
  - endpoint added
- **2026-04-03** `82927cbcc9f7` — 1 breaking
  - api path removed without deprecation
- **2026-04-02** `b98c5381766d` — 1 info
  - endpoint added

[Change history](https://skmtc.dev/studio-saelix/apis/sencho-api/changes/api/image-updates/refresh/post.md)

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