---
title: "Create Eval Dataset"
method: POST
path: "/evals/datasets"
tags: ["evals"]
---

# Create Eval Dataset

`POST /evals/datasets`

Create a new eval dataset.

## Request body

- CreateDatasetRequest
  - `name` string, required
  - `description` string, nullable
  - `agent_type` string, required
  - `created_by` string, nullable
  - `metadata` DatasetMetadata — Metadata for an eval dataset. Stored in eval_datasets.metadata JSONB column. Tracks aggregate stats and any extra context about the dataset.
    - `total_cases` integer
    - `ready_cases` integer
    - `last_seeded_at` string, nullable
    - `coverage_summary` object
    - `tags` string[]
    - `notes` string, nullable

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- object

## Other responses

- `422` — Validation Error

---

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