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Simulate payment for a 402-protected resource without executing actual payment. Returns payment requirements and cost estimation without spending funds. Useful for previewing payment details before committing.

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client.simulate_invoice(api_method: str, api_url: str, api_payload: Optional = None, api_params: Optional = None, api_headers: Optional = None, network: Optional = None)

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Parameters

  • api_method: HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.).
  • api_url: Target API URL to simulate access.
  • api_payload: JSON payload for POST/PUT requests.
  • api_params: Query parameters to include.
  • api_headers: Custom headers to send with the request.
  • network: Network override for relay mode simulation.

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Returns

Response containing payment requirements and simulation details.

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Raises

  • ValueError: If network is incompatible with wallet type or not supported.

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Examples

>>> client = HTTPayerClient()
>>> sim = client.simulate_invoice("GET", "https://api.example.com/data")
>>> print(f"Cost: {sim.json()['relayFeeBreakdown']['totalAmount']}")