---
title: "Create a skill"
method: POST
path: "/skills"
tags: ["Skills"]
---

# Create a skill

`POST /skills`

Creates a new skill. Provide a name and color. The skill can then be linked to candidates.

## Request body

- CreateSkillDto
  - `name` string, required
  - `colorHex` string, required

## Response `201`

Skill created successfully. Returns the skill ID.

- CreateRecordResponseDto
  - `id` string, required

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request - missing or invalid required fields
- `401` — Unauthorized - invalid or missing authentication
- `500` — Error response

---

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