set_member_permissions
Set permissions for a household member, controlling their ability to manage, invite, or organize.
Instructions
Set Member Permissions [PUT /api/households/permissions]
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| body | Yes |
Set permissions for a household member, controlling their ability to manage, invite, or organize.
Set Member Permissions [PUT /api/households/permissions]
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| body | Yes |
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