# What is a Template? A template is a blueprint for an Flow. In a template, you can define the desired structure of a flow. You can then publish this template to make it available to your end users, who can then create and run a flow instances of it with a single click. Where appropriate, templates can also be configured to prompt the user for user-specific input necessary to create a flow. Much like with a flow, the core of each template is a series connectors and their functions. In addition, in a template you can define all data transformations between each step. ### Template Creation and Modification Templates should be created and maintained using the FlowMate template editor, as this automates a number of advanced functions. While it is possible to create and modify templates via API, this is a delicate operation that may lead to nonfunctional templates. ### Further Reading For further information on how to build templates, check out the [Templates](/flowmate-documentation/templates/how-to-create-a-template.md) section. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://flowmate.gitbook.io/flowmate-documentation/technical-fundamentals/key-elements-of-flowmate/what-is-a-template.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.