Update Column

Update a column's name, type, or constraints. Multiple updates can be applied in a single request. When renaming, subsequent updates (type, constraints) use the new name.

PATCH/api/v1/tables/{tableId}/columns
X-API-Key<token>

Your SteelEngine API key (personal or workspace). Generate one from the SteelEngine dashboard under Settings > API Keys.

In: header

Path Parameters

tableId*string

The unique identifier of the table.

Request Body

application/json

TypeScript Definitions

Use the request body type in TypeScript.

Response Body

application/json

application/json

application/json

application/json

application/json

curl -X PATCH "https://example.com/api/v1/tables/string/columns" \  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \  -d '{    "workspaceId": "wsp_abc123",    "columnName": "phone",    "updates": {      "name": "phone_number",      "type": "string",      "required": true    }  }'
{  "success": true,  "data": {    "columns": [      {        "name": "email",        "type": "string",        "required": true,        "unique": true      },      {        "name": "phone_number",        "type": "string",        "required": true,        "unique": false      }    ]  }}