# Create a Dataset **POST** `/v1/datasets` Create a dataset by uploading a file. See ['Dataset Creation'](https://docs.cohere.com/docs/datasets#dataset-creation) for more information. Base URL: `https://api.cohere.com` Tags: `/datasets` ## Authorization | Option | Scheme | Type | Sent as | Scopes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Option 1 | `bearerAuth` | `http` | `Authorization: Bearer ` | — | ## Query parameters | Name | Type | Required | Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | `name` | `string` | Yes | The name of the uploaded dataset. | | `type` | `string` | Yes | The dataset type, which is used to validate the data. The only valid type is `embed-input` used in conjunction with the Embed Jobs API. Allowed values: `embed-input`, `embed-result`, `cluster-result`, `cluster-outliers`, `reranker-finetune-input`, `single-label-classification-finetune-input`, `chat-finetune-input`, `multi-label-classification-finetune-input`, `batch-chat-input`, `batch-openai-chat-input`, `batch-embed-v2-input`, `batch-chat-v2-input`. | | `keep_original_file` | `boolean` | No | Indicates if the original file should be stored. | | `skip_malformed_input` | `boolean` | No | Indicates whether rows with malformed input should be dropped (instead of failing the validation check). Dropped rows will be returned in the warnings field. | | `keep_fields` | `array` | No | List of names of fields that will be persisted in the Dataset. By default the Dataset will retain only the required fields indicated in the [schema for the corresponding Dataset type](https://docs.cohere.com/docs/datasets#dataset-types). For example, datasets of type `embed-input` will drop all fields other than the required `text` field. If any of the fields in `keep_fields` are missing from the uploaded file, Dataset validation will fail. | | `optional_fields` | `array` | No | List of names of fields that will be persisted in the Dataset. By default the Dataset will retain only the required fields indicated in the [schema for the corresponding Dataset type](https://docs.cohere.com/docs/datasets#dataset-types). For example, Datasets of type `embed-input` will drop all fields other than the required `text` field. If any of the fields in `optional_fields` are missing from the uploaded file, Dataset validation will pass. | | `text_separator` | `string` | No | Raw .txt uploads will be split into entries using the text_separator value. | | `csv_delimiter` | `string` | No | The delimiter used for .csv uploads. | ## Header parameters | Name | Type | Required | Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | `X-Client-Name` | `string` | No | The name of the project that is making the request. | ## Request body Optional. Media type: `multipart/form-data` ### Example request body ```json { "data": "binary", "eval_data": "binary" } ``` ## Responses | Status | Description | Media type | | --- | --- | --- | | `200` | A successful response. | `application/json` | | `400` | This error is returned when the request is not well formed. This could be because: - JSON is invalid - The request is missing required fields - The request contains an invalid combination of fields | `application/json` | | `401` | This error indicates that the operation attempted to be performed is not allowed. This could be because: - The api token is invalid - The user does not have the necessary permissions | `application/json` | | `403` | This error indicates that the operation attempted to be performed is not allowed. This could be because: - The api token is invalid - The user does not have the necessary permissions | `application/json` | | `404` | This error is returned when a resource is not found. This could be because: - The endpoint does not exist - The resource does not exist eg model id, dataset id | `application/json` | | `422` | This error is returned when the request is not well formed. This could be because: - JSON is invalid - The request is missing required fields - The request contains an invalid combination of fields | `application/json` | | `429` | Too many requests | `application/json` | | `498` | This error is returned when a request or response contains a deny-listed token. | `application/json` | | `499` | This error is returned when a request is cancelled by the user. | `application/json` | | `500` | This error is returned when an uncategorised internal server error occurs. | `application/json` | | `501` | This error is returned when the requested feature is not implemented. | `application/json` | | `503` | This error is returned when the service is unavailable. This could be due to: - Too many users trying to access the service at the same time | `application/json` | | `504` | This error is returned when a request to the server times out. This could be due to: - An internal services taking too long to respond | `application/json` | ### Example response: 200 — A successful response. ```json { "id": "string" } ``` ### Example response: 400 — This error is returned when the request is not well formed. This could be because: - JSON is invalid - The request is missing required fields - The request contains an invalid combination of fields ```json { "id": "string", "message": "string" } ``` ### Example response: 401 — This error indicates that the operation attempted to be performed is not allowed. This could be because: - The api token is invalid - The user does not have the necessary permissions ```json { "id": "string", "message": "string" } ``` ### Example response: 403 — This error indicates that the operation attempted to be performed is not allowed. This could be because: - The api token is invalid - The user does not have the necessary permissions ```json { "id": "string", "message": "string" } ``` ### Example response: 404 — This error is returned when a resource is not found. This could be because: - The endpoint does not exist - The resource does not exist eg model id, dataset id ```json { "id": "string", "message": "string" } ``` ### Example response: 422 — This error is returned when the request is not well formed. This could be because: - JSON is invalid - The request is missing required fields - The request contains an invalid combination of fields ```json { "id": "string", "message": "string" } ``` ### Example response: 429 — Too many requests ```json { "id": "string", "message": "string" } ``` ### Example response: 498 — This error is returned when a request or response contains a deny-listed token. ```json { "id": "string", "message": "string" } ``` ### Example response: 499 — This error is returned when a request is cancelled by the user. ```json { "id": "string", "message": "string" } ``` ### Example response: 500 — This error is returned when an uncategorised internal server error occurs. ```json { "id": "string", "message": "string" } ``` ### Example response: 501 — This error is returned when the requested feature is not implemented. ```json { "id": "string", "message": "string" } ``` ### Example response: 503 — This error is returned when the service is unavailable. This could be due to: - Too many users trying to access the service at the same time ```json { "id": "string", "message": "string" } ``` ### Example response: 504 — This error is returned when a request to the server times out. This could be due to: - An internal services taking too long to respond ```json { "id": "string", "message": "string" } ``` ## Related pages - [/audio/transcriptions](./tags/audio-transcriptions.md) - [/batches](./tags/batches.md) - [/connectors](./tags/connectors.md) - [/datasets](./tags/datasets.md) - [/embed-jobs](./tags/embed-jobs.md) - [/finetuning](./tags/finetuning.md) - [/models](./tags/models.md) - [API Reference](../../api.md) - [Authorize with oAuth](./oauthauthorize-connector.md) - [Cancel a batch](./cancelbatch.md) # Agent Instructions Cite this page’s canonical URL and keep its documentation version. Follow Link headers to discover available agent guidance and tools. 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