# GET /automations/action-types/:action_type|str

**Resource:** [Automations](./automations.md)  
**MCP tool:** `describe_action_type`  
**Scopes:** _none_  
**Write operation:** no

Return the full config schema, example, warnings, and related actions for one automation action_type. Call this RIGHT BEFORE writing that action via add_automation_action — do not memorise multiple types upfront. Free read.

## Parameters

| Name | In | Type | Required | Description |
|------|----|------|----------|-------------|
| `action_type` | query | string | yes | Canonical action_type key, e.g. "add_tasks", "send_custom_email", "move_deal". Aliases (e.g. "set_crm_field" → "set_custom_field") are accepted. |

## Request example

```bash
curl   "https://api.trustpager.com/functions/v1/api/v1/automations/action-types/:action_type|str"   -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
```

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Base URL: `https://api.trustpager.com/functions/v1/api/v1` — Auth: `Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY`