---
title: "Create dataset"
method: POST
path: "/datasets"
tags: ["datasets"]
---

# Create dataset

`POST /datasets`

Creates a new dataset in the user context. Include the dataset file and details in your request body. Append `?workspaceId` to create the dataset in a workspace context.

## Query parameters

- `workspaceId` integer

## Request body

- CreateDatasetRequest
  - `name` string
  - `description` string

## Response `200`

OK

- CreateDatasetResponse
  - `dataset` Dataset
    - `id` string
    - `name` string, required
    - `description` string
    - `mediaType` string
    - `deleted` boolean
    - `dateCreated` string, date-time
    - `lastUpdated` string, date-time

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request
- `403` — Operation not allowed
- `409` — Duplicate element

---

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