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# Create Context Template

POST https://api.getzep.com/api/v2/context-templates
Content-Type: application/json

Creates a new context template.

Reference: https://docs-beta.getzep.com/sdk-reference/context/create-context-template

## Request

### Body (application/json)

This endpoint expects an apidata.CreateContextTemplateRequest.

- `template` (string, required) — The template content (max 1200 characters).
- `template_id` (string, required) — Unique identifier for the template (max 100 characters).

## Response

### 200

The created context template.

- `template` (string, optional) — The template content.
- `template_id` (string, optional) — Unique identifier for the template (max 100 characters).
- `uuid` (string, optional) — Unique identifier for the template.

## Errors

### 400 Bad Request Error

Bad Request

- `message` (string, optional)

### 500 Internal Server Error

Internal Server Error

- `message` (string, optional)

## Examples

**Request**

```json
{
  "template": "Dear {{user_name}}, your appointment is scheduled for {{appointment_date}} at {{appointment_time}}. Please arrive 10 minutes early.",
  "template_id": "appointment_reminder_v1"
}
```

**Response**

```json
{
  "template": "Dear {{user_name}}, your appointment is scheduled for {{appointment_date}} at {{appointment_time}}. Please arrive 10 minutes early.",
  "template_id": "appointment_reminder_v1",
  "uuid": "3fa85f64-5717-4562-b3fc-2c963f66afa6"
}
```