Create Session

Creates a new session in Vapi.

POST

Body

Arguments

string

This is a user-defined name for the session. Maximum length is 40 characters.

string

This is the current status of the session. Can be either 'active' or 'completed'.

number

Session expiration time in seconds. Defaults to 24 hours (86400 seconds) if not set.

string

This is the ID of the assistant associated with this session. Use this when referencing an existing assistant.

object

string

This is the squad ID associated with this session. Use this when referencing an existing squad.

object

array of object

This is an array of chat messages in the session.

object

string

This is the customerId of the customer associated with this session.

string

This is the ID of the phone number associated with this session.

object

Field selectionChoose which fields should be included in the response. Learn more

string

Comma-separated response fields to include.

Try this request

Request

curl --request POST \
  --url "https://connect.mindcloud.co/v2/universal/apps/vapi/actions/create-session/run" \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer $MINDCLOUD_API_TOKEN" \
  --header "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data '{
  "arguments": {}
}'

{
  "success": true,
  "data": [
    {
      "artifact": {},
      "assistant": {},
      "assistantId": "string",
      "assistantOverrides": {},
      "cost": 1,
      "costs": [
        {}
      ],
      "createdAt": "string",
      "customer": {},
      "customerId": "string",
      "expirationSeconds": 1,
      "id": "string",
      "messages": [
        {}
      ],
      "name": "Ava Chen",
      "orgId": "string",
      "phoneNumber": {},
      "phoneNumberId": "string",
      "squad": {},
      "squadId": "string",
      "status": "string",
      "updatedAt": "string"
    }
  ],
  "meta": {}
}

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