# Run a Worker now

> Queue a Worker to write a new batch now with Xholic's writer. Spends Xholic AI credits per post: quote first, show it to the user, and pass confirmCredits after they agree. Returns right away; drafts arrive in get_worker_drafts.

`workers.run` · write

- **MCP tool:** `run_worker`. Loaded by default in MCP clients.
- **REST:** `POST /v1/workers/run`
- **CLI:** `xholic workers run`
- **Scope:** `write`
- **Plan:** Pro plan or higher
- **Cost:** Xholic AI: up to about 120 credits (Xholic's Worker writer, charged per post in the batch). Returns a quote first; pass `confirmCredits` after the user agrees.
- **Rate limit bucket:** `write`

## Input

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `neuronId` | string (uuid) | Yes |  |
| `account` | string ≤ 64 chars | No | X account to act on, as @handle. Leave it out to use the connection's default account. |
| `dryRun` | boolean | No | Return exactly what would happen without doing it. |
| `idempotencyKey` | string ≤ 200 chars | No | A unique key for this write. Repeating a call with the same key returns the first result instead of acting twice. |
| `confirmCredits` | number 0–100000 | No | Xholic AI credits the user agreed to spend. Call first without it to get the quote, show the quote to the user, and pass the amount only after they say yes. |
| `quoteId` | string ≤ 100 chars | No | The quoteId from the quote the user agreed to. Send it with confirmCredits. |