---
title: "Train knowledge base"
method: POST
path: "/assistant_knowledges/{knowledge_id}/train"
tags: ["Knowledge Bases"]
---

# Train knowledge base

`POST /assistant_knowledges/{knowledge_id}/train`

Start the training process for a knowledge base to index all sources

## Path parameters

- `knowledge_id` string, required

## Request body

- KnowledgeBaseTrainRequest — Request to train a knowledge base
  - `force_retrain` boolean — Force retraining even if already trained

## Response `200`

Training started successfully

- KnowledgeBaseTrainResponse — Response after starting training
  - `message` string
  - `training` boolean

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid request
- `401` — Unauthorized - Invalid or missing authentication
- `404` — Knowledge base not found

---

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