---
title: "Update an existing automation"
method: PATCH
path: "/v1/tasks/{taskId}/automations/{automationId}"
tags: ["Task Automations"]
---

# Update an existing automation

`PATCH /v1/tasks/{taskId}/automations/{automationId}`

Update the name or description of an existing automation

## Path parameters

- `taskId` string, required
- `automationId` string, required

## Request body

- UpdateAutomationDto
  - `name` string — Automation name
  - `description` string — Automation description
  - `isEnabled` boolean — Whether the automation is enabled
  - `evaluationCriteria` string — Evaluation criteria for the automation

## Response `200`

Automation updated successfully

- object
  - `success` boolean
  - `automation` object
    - `id` string
    - `name` string
    - `description` string

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request - Invalid automation ID or data
- `401` — Unauthorized - Invalid authentication
- `404` — Automation not found

---

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