---
title: "Update a node"
method: PATCH
path: "/nodes/{node_id}/"
tags: ["Nodes"]
---

# Update a node

`PATCH /nodes/{node_id}/`

Updates a node by setting the values of the attributes specified in the request body. Any unspecified attributes will be left unchanged.

Nodes can be updated with either a **PUT** or **PATCH** request. The `title` and `category` fields are mandatory in a **PUT** request, and optional in a **PATCH**.
#### Permissions
Only write contributors may update a node. Attempting to update a node for which you do not have write access will result in a **403 Forbidden** response.
#### Returns
Returns a JSON object with a `data` key containing the new representation of the updated node, if the request is successful.

If the request is unsuccessful, an `errors` key containing information about the failure will be returned. Refer to the [list of error codes](#tag/Errors-and-Error-Codes) to understand why this request may have failed.

## Path parameters

- `node_id` string, required

## Request body

- object

## Response `200`

OK

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