---
title: "Simulate Dm"
method: POST
path: "/v1/meta/simulate"
tags: ["Meta / Instagram Webhook"]
---

# Simulate Dm

`POST /v1/meta/simulate`

Simulate an Instagram DM without going through the webhook.

Bypasses signature verification, debounce, and Instagram send — instead
returns the assistant response directly as JSON.  Used by the test UI.

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- unknown

## Other responses

- `422` — Validation Error

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