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Create Base From Template

  • January 21, 2026
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Hi all,

 

Am I correct in assuming that there’s no way to duplicate a base via API?

 

It seems weird that there’s so much you can do loads of customisation with creating a base via API except you can’t do the 1-click duplicate which is available in the UI?

 

The problem with the create base API is that several things don’t work - e.g. AI fields. It’s not practical to use API to create base then manually have to go in and configure a bunch of AI fields by copy/pasting the prompt in 😅

 

Any workarounds anyone has found?

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TheTimeSavingCo
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Yeah I don’t think that’s possible at this time I’m afraid


Kamille_Parks11
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The closest thing to duplicating a template from the API is creating a new instance of a managed app, but this is only for enterprises.

https://airtable.com/developers/web/api/create-base-from-package-enterprise


Mike_AutomaticN
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Hey ​@JimmyBoz,
 

You might want to submit this as a feature request/product idea using this form.

Mike, Consultant @ Automatic Nation 
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