> ## Documentation Index
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# Create framework controls export

> Starts a controls CSV export for a framework enabled in your organization.
Use the returned exportId with getFrameworkControlsExport to check the same job.
This returns immediately; the existing export worker generates the CSV.



## OpenAPI

````yaml /reference/manage-vanta.json post /frameworks/exports
openapi: 3.0.0
info:
  title: Manage Vanta
  version: 1.0.0
  description: >-
    The REST API lets customers query and mutate Vanta's data. Use this API to
    automate bulk actions, query data for custom workflows and dashboards, and
    bolster your security operations


    **Note for Vanta Gov (FedRAMP) customers:** Select `Vanta Gov (FedRAMP)`
    from the server dropdown to issue requests against
    `https://api.vanta-gov.com`. The OAuth token URL shown below defaults to the
    commercial host — replace it with `https://api.vanta-gov.com/oauth/token`.
  termsOfService: https://www.vanta.com/terms
  license:
    name: UNLICENSED
  contact:
    name: API Support
    url: https://help.vanta.com/
    email: support@vanta.com
servers:
  - url: https://api.vanta.com/v1
    description: Vanta (Commercial)
  - url: https://api.vanta-gov.com/v1
    description: Vanta Gov (FedRAMP)
security: []
paths:
  /frameworks/exports:
    post:
      tags:
        - Frameworks
      summary: Create framework controls export
      description: >-
        Starts a controls CSV export for a framework enabled in your
        organization.

        Use the returned exportId with getFrameworkControlsExport to check the
        same job.

        This returns immediately; the existing export worker generates the CSV.
      operationId: CreateFrameworkControlsExport
      parameters: []
      requestBody:
        description: Framework ID and optional evidence-row setting.
        required: true
        content:
          application/json:
            schema:
              $ref: '#/components/schemas/CreateFrameworkControlsExportInput'
              description: Framework ID and optional evidence-row setting.
      responses:
        '202':
          description: Export queued
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/CreatedFrameworkControlsExport'
              examples:
                Example 1:
                  value:
                    exportId: 4b0e7c9e-2f1d-4c1a-9a55-0d6f3c2e8b71
                    status: RUNNING
      security:
        - bearerAuth: []
components:
  schemas:
    CreateFrameworkControlsExportInput:
      properties:
        frameworkId:
          type: string
          description: ID of an enabled Vanta or custom framework, for example soc2.
          minLength: 1
        includeEvidenceStatus:
          type: boolean
          description: >-
            Include tests and documents with their PASS/FAIL outcomes. Defaults
            to false.
      required:
        - frameworkId
      type: object
      additionalProperties: false
    CreatedFrameworkControlsExport:
      properties:
        exportId:
          type: string
          description: UUID used to check this export without starting another job.
          format: uuid
        status:
          type: string
          enum:
            - RUNNING
          nullable: false
          description: The export has been queued for background processing.
      required:
        - exportId
        - status
      type: object
      additionalProperties: false
  securitySchemes:
    bearerAuth:
      type: http
      scheme: bearer

````

## Related topics

- [Get framework controls export status](/api-reference/frameworks/get-framework-controls-export-status.md)
- [Create questionnaire export](/api-reference/customer-trust/create-questionnaire-export.md)
- [Get questionnaire export status](/api-reference/customer-trust/get-questionnaire-export-status.md)
- [Create custom control](/api-reference/controls/create-custom-control.md)
- [Create a custom control for an audit](/api-reference/audits/create-a-custom-control-for-an-audit.md)