documenso-core-workflow-b

name	documenso-core-workflow-b
description	Implement Documenso template-based workflows and direct signing links. Use when creating reusable templates, generating documents from templates, or implementing direct signing experiences. Trigger with phrases like "documenso template", "signing link", "direct template", "reusable document", "template workflow".
allowed-tools	Read, Write, Edit
version	1.0.0
license	MIT
author	Jeremy Longshore <[e-mail]>
compatible-with	claude-code, codex, openclaw
tags	["saas","documenso","workflow"]

Documenso Core Workflow B: Templates & Direct Signing

Overview

Create reusable templates, generate documents from templates with prefilled fields, and implement direct signing links for public/anonymous signers. Templates define the PDF, fields, and recipient roles once — then stamp out documents on demand.

Prerequisites

• Completed documenso-core-workflow-a
• At least one PDF uploaded to Documenso as a template
• Understanding of recipient roles and field types

Instructions

Step 1: Create a Template via Dashboard

Templates are created in the Documenso UI:

1. Navigate to Templates in the sidebar.
2. Click Create Template and upload a PDF.
3. Add placeholder recipients (e.g., "Signer 1", "Approver") — these become roles that get filled when creating documents from the template.
4. Place fields on the PDF and assign them to placeholder recipients.
5. Save the template and note the template ID from the URL.

Step 2: Create Document from Template (v1 REST API)

// The v1 API has a dedicated template endpoint
const templateId = 42; // From the dashboard URL

const res = await fetch(
  `https://app.documenso.com/api/v1/templates/${templateId}/create-document`,
  {
    method: "POST",
    headers: {
      Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.DOCUMENSO_API_KEY}`,
      "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      title: "Service Agreement — Acme Corp",
      recipients: [
        {
          email: "[e-mail]",
          : ,
          : ,
        },
      ],
      
      : [
        { : , :  },
        { : , :  },
      ],
    }),
  }
);

  =  res.();
.();