---
title: "Set or add a catalyst (upcoming dated event)"
method: PUT
path: "/v1/admin/catalysts"
tags: ["Admin"]
---

# Set or add a catalyst (upcoming dated event)

`PUT /v1/admin/catalysts`

## Request

- Base URL: `http://api.technooptimist.io`
- URL: `http://api.technooptimist.io/v1/admin/catalysts`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

Matched by title (case-insensitive) within the program, or the company when `program` is omitted; `previousTitle` renames.

## Headers

- `x-routine-name` string: Name of the routine making the write; recorded as `routine:<name>` in the audit log.

## Request body

- object
  - `company` string, required
  - `program` string
  - `title` string, required
  - `date` string, required
  - `kind` string
  - `previousTitle` string

## Response `200`

Written

- Ok
  - `ok` true, required

## Other responses

- `401`: Missing or invalid credentials
- `403`: Credential lacks the required scope
- `404`: Not found
- `409`: Conflict
- `422`: Validation failed

---

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