---
title: "Install a package ZIP into the Playground"
method: POST
path: "/api/playground_install"
tags: ["Playground"]
---

# Install a package ZIP into the Playground

`POST /api/playground_install`

Installs one or more package ZIP files into the Playground. Returns 200
with `task_id` if a server restart is needed, or 204 if not.
Requires `admin`, `developer`, or the `playground_control` permission.

## Response `200`

Package installed; server restart initiated.

- TaskId
  - `task_id` string, required — Opaque identifier that can be passed to a status endpoint.

## Other responses

- `204` — Package installed; no restart needed.
- `400` — Bad request.
- `403` — Access denied.

---

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