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# Create Shelf Mapping
Map a collection to a device shelf for syncing.
**Endpoint**: `POST /api/devices/{deviceId}/collections`
**Auth**: Required
**Content-Type**: `application/json`
## Path Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|-----------|------|-----------|-------------|
| deviceId | string (UUID) | Yes | Device UUID |
## Request Body
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|--------|------|-----------|-------------|
| collection_id | string (UUID) | Yes | Collection UUID to map |
| device_shelf_name | string | Yes | Name of the shelf on the device |
| sync_direction | string | No | Sync direction (default: "bidirectional") |
### Sync Directions
| Direction | Description |
|-----------|-------------|
| bidirectional | Sync both ways between Bookhoard and device |
| book_to_hoard | Bookhoard → Device only |
| device_to_hoard | Device → Bookhoard only |
| none | No sync (mapping only for reference) |
### Example Request
```json
{
"collection_id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"device_shelf_name": "Sci-Fi",
"sync_direction": "bidirectional"
}
```
## Response (201 Created)
```json
{
"id": "990e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"collection_id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"collection_name": "Science Fiction",
"device_shelf_name": "Sci-Fi",
"sync_direction": "bidirectional",
"created_at": "2026-02-01T10:00:00Z"
}
```
## Use Case
Collections can be synced to device-specific shelves (Kobo, KOReader). This allows automatic organization of books on your e-reader based on your Bookhoard collections.
## Error Responses
| Code | Description |
|------|-------------|
| 400 | Invalid request (validation failed) |
| 401 | Authentication required |
| 404 | Device or collection not found |
| 409 | Mapping already exists |
| 500 | Internal server error |
## Try It Out