# namespaces create

## Synopsis

```shell
omics workbench namespaces create
  --name NAME
  [--description TEXT]
```

## Description

Create a new namespace. The authenticated user is automatically added as an ADMIN of the new namespace.

If no description is provided, the API defaults the description to the namespace name.

## Examples

### Create a namespace

```shell
omics workbench namespaces create --name "My Research Lab"
```

### Create a namespace with a description

```shell
omics workbench namespaces create \
  --name "My Research Lab" \
  --description "Shared workspace for genomics research"
```

## Flags:

### `--name`=`NAME`

**Required.** The name of the namespace to create.

### `--description`=`TEXT`

A description for the namespace. If omitted, defaults to the namespace name.


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