Overview
Getting template details helps you:- View complete template configuration
- Check resource specifications (min/max/default)
- Review available features and capabilities
- Access build information and status
- Verify template availability before use
Template details include more information than the list view, including full configuration, build steps, and organization-specific details.
Get Template by Name
Get detailed information about a specific template:- Python
- JavaScript
Resource Specifications
View resource specifications (default, min, max):- Python
- JavaScript
Features and Tags
View template features and tags:- Python
- JavaScript
Template Status and Availability
Check template status and availability:- Python
- JavaScript
Organization-Specific Templates
Check if template is organization-specific:- Python
- JavaScript
Complete Example
Hereβs a complete example showing template details:- Python
- JavaScript
Best Practices
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1. Get Details Before Use
Always get template details to verify resources and features before creating sandboxes.
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2. Check Status
Verify template status is βactiveβ before using it to create sandboxes.
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3. Review Resources
Check default, min, and max resources to ensure they meet your requirements.
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4. Verify Features
Review features list to confirm template has capabilities you need.
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5. Handle Not Found
Always handle NotFoundError when getting template details.
Related
- Listing Templates - List all available templates
- Creating Sandboxes - Create sandboxes from templates
- SDK: Sandbox.get_template() - Python SDK method
- API: GET /v1/templates/:name - Control Plane API endpoint
- CLI Template Commands - Template management from CLI
Next Steps
- Learn about Listing Templates to discover available templates
- Explore Building Templates to create custom templates
- Review Template Configuration for advanced setup

