Templates

Save any rundown as a reusable template and start new rundowns from a proven structure.

Save a rundown as a template

You can save any rundown as a reusable template. Once saved, your templates appear in the rundown selector whenever you create a new rundown — so you can start from a proven structure instead of building from scratch every time.

Convert to template option in the rundown context menu — Convert any rundown into a template from its context menu

This is perfect for teams that run recurring shows, weekly broadcasts, or events with a consistent format. Set up your columns, cue structure, and timing once, save it as a template, and reuse it as many times as you need.

Templates on the dashboard

Templates section on the dashboard — Saved templates appear in their own section on the dashboard

If you haven’t created any templates yet, you’ll see a helpful prompt guiding you through the process. New rundowns default to a blank state, so templates are always optional.

Creating a rundown from a template

Selecting a template when creating a new rundown — Pick a template when creating a new rundown

The new rundown keeps everything from the template, including its planned end time.

Creating a template from the API

Rundowns can also be marked as templates through the public API, by setting a rundown’s status to template. You can also duplicate any rundown or template in one call with POST /rundowns/:id:duplicate. See the API reference for details.